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		Birthing From Within This childbirth preparation course is designed to support you as expectant mother and father on your journey through pregnancy, birth and into parenting. Through physical and mental excercises, you will learn to understand your body and connect with your inner strength. Each class builds confidence in your abilities as mother and father, enabling you to bring your baby into the world consciously and without fear, regardless of whether you birth normally, with or without medications, or by cesarean birth. Birthing From Within classes are not narrowly focused on a particular type of birth, but are rather a balance of practical, useful information and creative, experiential exercises which are personalized to your needs and interests. The classroom is a stimulating environment, including lively discussions and engaging exercises in which you learn not just about birth, but also about yourselves. Some topics we will explore include: Massage techniques, positioning, and self-hypnosis and visualizations for coping with pain and easing labor Birthing in Turkish culture Birth as a rite of passage Protecting your birth space Asking questions and making decisions in labor Building confidence in yourself and your partner Physical, emotional, medical and spiritual aspects of pregnancy, labor and postpartum The father's role in pregnancy, birth and postpartum Eating a sound diet (pregnancy and breastfeeding) Facing your fears and broadening your expectations The reality of life after birth: baby care and feeding, self care, and marriage care Giving birth from within during a Cesarean, while using pain medicaiton, or with medical support. Pushing your baby out and welcoming your baby Ultimately, the goal is to empower you to seek the information you need to birth and raise your child in the way you find most physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy. Philisophical Assumptions and Guiding Principles Childbirth is a profound rite of passage, not a medical event (even when medical care is part of the birth). The essence of childbirth preparation is self-discovery, not assimilating obstetric information. The teacher (mentor) is "midwife" to the parents' discovery process, not the expert from whom wisdom flows. Parents' individual needs and differences determine class content. The purpose of childbirth preparation is to prepare mothers to give birth-in-awareness, not to achieve a specific birth outcome. Pregnancy and birth outcome are influenced by a variety of factors, but can't be controlled by planning. In order to help parents moblize their coping resources, it is critical for childbirth classes to acknowledge that unexpected, unwelcome events may happen during labor. Parents deserve support for any birth option which might be right for them (whether it be medication, cesarean, home birth, breastfeeding or bottle-feeding). Pain is an inevitable part of childbirth, yet much can be done to ease suffering. Pain-coping practices work best when integrated into daily life, rather than "dusted off" for labor. Fathers and birth partners help best as birth guardians or loving partners, not as coaches; they also need support. Childbirth preparation is also parent preparation.


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