Help expectant parents visualize their birth experience with lifelike 3D animation showing exactly what happens inside the body during all four stages of labor. Combined with real birth footage, common emotions occurring during each stage are highlighted, along with coping methods and partner tips. This program helps parents become familiar with the sights and sounds of labor, reducing fears, and increasing feelings of preparedness. If you’re looking for the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and professional way to teach the stages of labor - this is it!*Closed Captioned
FEATURING:
*Stunning animation of mother and baby gives a realistic view of anatomy and birth physiology
*All new birth footage and interviews with relatable families
*Early/active labor information updated based on new research
*Addition of the fourth stage of labor, including physiological changes and bonding
More emphasis on skin-to-skin contact and keeping mother and baby together after birth
DVD BONUS: Digital Posters
These vivid graphics allow for quick access to clear visuals that help you review topics or answer questions in your own words.
CONTENT INCLUDES:
*Anatomy of Pregnancy - uterus, cervix, vagina, mucous plug, placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac and fluid
*Pre-Labor Signs - Braxton-Hicks contractions, lightening, mucous plug, other signs
*Onset of Labor- contractions, water breaking, COAT
*The Four Stages of Labor - overview, , length of labor
*First Stage - contractions, cervical effacement and dilation, emotions, support, when to go to the hospital, internal rotation, fetal positions
*Second Stage - contractions, emotions, support, pelvic station, bony plates, crowning, birth
*Third Stage - Skin-to-skin contact, placenta,
*Fourth Stage - involution, afterpains, breastfeeding