Birthing Sense DVD 1 - Making Sense of Pregnancy
Birthing Sense has produced a DVD Series that makes sense of your pregnancy, birth and early parenting experience. Brought to you in the comfort of your home at a time that suits you, to watch over & over again. Each DVD runs for approx 90 minutes. Also available as a 3 DVD Set.
DVD 1 in the series explores your journey through pregnancy.
1) Options for Care
Pregnancy is sometimes described as a 'rollercoaster' ride- you get on it when you find out that you are pregnant, and you don't really know all of the options available to you, unless you are informed of them.
In this segment, a General Practitioner, an Obstetrician, a Doula, an Independent midwife, and a hospital-based midwife talk about the options that are available to you for your pregnancy care through a health care provider of your choice.
2) Changes in Pregnancy
Carolina (midwife) helps you to understand what effects in your mind and body can be considered 'normal' through your pregnancy.
3) Your Antenatal Visits
Our GP, Saroja, talks about what your health care provider will be checking and talking to you about in your visits through your pregnancy.
4) Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes accounted for 9% of new cases of diabetes in Australia 1999-2002 (The National Diabetes Register, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW).
Claudia talks about her experience with gestational diabetes.
5) Tests during Pregnancy
Kay, our genetic counsellor, discusses many of the tests that will be offered to you through your pregnancy. She talks about what each test involves, and the implications of the results of the tests that you choose.
6) Healthy Diet
Amanda (dietician) discusses the challenge of eating a healthy diet when you are pregnant. She also clearly shows which foods to avoid during pregnancy.
7) Exercise in Pregnancy
Liz (physiotherapist) looks at the importance of looking after your pelvic floor, and how to look after yourself when you exercise while pregnant.
8) Herbs in Pregnancy
Kara, women's health naturopath, has looked after women during their pregnancy for many years. She introduces the importance that herbs can have in the care of the woman during pregnancy and after birth.
9) Breastfeeding
There are many myths about preparing your nipples for breastfeeding. In this segment, Leanne, a Lactation Consultant, talks about some of the things you might want to learn about breastfeeding before your baby arrives.
10) Maternity Bras
Lorren from Bella Bellies Maternity Boutique shows Lisa what to look for when trying on and buying a maternity bra.
11) Dads
Coran talks to some dads about what to expect during pregnancy, and how being a dad is such an integral part of the whole experience for you both.
12) Homebirth & Waterbirth
Waterbirth is now offered in many institutions as a way to birth your baby. Independent midwife, Jane discusses many of our misconceptions about these wonderful opportunities for birth.
13) Doula
A Doula is a professional support person to support you through pregnancy, birth and after the birth. Having a doula can significantly reduce your time in labour, as well as reduce your risk for caesarian, augmentation, and baby being sent to Special Care Unit.
14) Yoga
Jan Baxter is a qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher that specialises in pregnancy and postnatal exercise. In this segment Jan discusses the benefits of yoga to pregnant women. She gives some pointers for opening your uterus and how to take care of yourself when doing yoga poses.
15) Hypnobirth
Lindsey is well known in the Illawarra for her work with women who have had a non-positive first birth experience. She knows too well the importance of breaking through your fears surrounding birth and trusting in your body. Lindsey also talks you through a short relaxation practice that you can do every day.
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