Topics to cover.
Here are the topics that are essential to cover, along with guidance notes.
Labour and Birth - Uncomplicated 2 hours
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Where to birth? Home, MLU, Obstetric Ward Have some knowledge of the local units – you’re bound to get asked! Defer to their midwife if you don’t know Time spent on homebirth should be led by the level of interest of the group Physiology of birth Avoid using the terms ‘normal’ or ‘natural’ birth, less problematic alternatives could be ‘non-intervention’ or ‘uncomplicated’ Stages of labour and underlying physiology When to go into hospital – including precipitant labour Coping with Labour Getting the approach right here is really important, clients need to feel free of judgement in their choices. Please discuss it in an open manner, and in detail, so couples feel able to make an informed decision knowing the benefits, risks and alternatives. Non-medical pain relief: Relaxation, breathing, massage, hypnosis, TENS, hydrotherapy Remind clients the course includes a fantastic 90-minute recorded
hypnobirthing course, suitable for any type of birth Medical: Pethidine, Diamorphine, Epidural, Spinal, GA
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