Birth How You Feel Course from the Independent Midwives Association prepares you for childbirth in an interactive, personalised way
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Course for parents-to-be created by a licensed midwife with over 12 years of experience, that combines the latest information and recommendations with practical application and realistic advice
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+ 12 ore de materiale video
4 Module (+60 de subiecte)
2 Ședințe fizice (opționale) pentru exerciții practice și Q&A
Course for parents-to-be created by a licensed midwife with over 12 years of experience, that combines the latest information and recommendations with practical application and realistic advice
Are you preparing for the long-awaited moment of birth?
Do you want reliable and up-to-date information presented in a clear and simple way?
Do you want to feel prepared and confident about pregnancy, birth, safety and protecting your newborn in any situation?
Sign up now for the Birth How You Feel Prenatal Education course and get the information you need to be more confident about the challenges of pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Your birth story really matters. As licensed midwives and mothers we want to equip you with all the knowledge you need to approach the big moment of birth with a positive mindset, calmness and a sense that you are truly prepared for any situation.
A positive birth experience will help you get a good start in the "job" of parenting!
At the Independent Midwives Association's Birth As You Feel Prenatal Education Course, we'll provide you with all the necessary steps and our best advice for navigating this huge event in every woman's life with ease.
Birth How You Feel is the Prenatal Education Course that has helped over 6,000 parents feel confident and prepared for one of the most important events in their lives.
We've been working with thousands of pregnant women and we know exactly what questions and thoughts are troubling you.
The course answers all these questions and teaches you all the essential things you need to know about the moments before, during and after childbirth.
Our aim is that at the end of the course you will be an informed, confident parent who knows exactly what to do in every situation both during pregnancy and postnatally.
This course is for you if:
You want to know what to expect at every step of labour, birth and the postpartum period
You want to find ways to make labour easier
You are interested in finding out how to navigate the healthcare system more easily
You want to know more about giving birth naturally
You want to know how to communicate your wishes to your healthcare team before you give birth and what help you can get from your partner and midwifery team
You want to know how to recover after childbirth
You want to have a guide to birth, breastfeeding and the first period you will spend with your baby so you can manage things better
You want to know how to care for your baby properly
You want to be informed about the physical, mental and emotional issues you will face after giving birth, in the postpartum period and know what to do in each situation
You want to take away the fear of childbirth and the first few weeks with your baby
Prenatal Education Course
Recommended donation:
LEI
390
Price REDUCED from LEI 590
Includes:
Fully recorded course (4 modules | +60 topics)
+12 ore de materiale video
2 sesiuni de grup cu participare fizică (opționale)
3 very useful bonuses, including Childcare Certificate
1 year access to video materials
Reliable, continuously updated, evidence-based information
Ședințele fizice opționale de Q&A și exerciții practice se desfășoară în:
7 OCTOMBRIE 18:30 - 20:30 (Alăptarea, Îngrijirea și purtarea bebelușului)
14 OCTOMBRIE 18:30 - 20:30 (Nașterea)
la sediul Asociației Moașelor Independente 11 Marcel Iancu St., Bucharest, District 2
Hello, I am Irina Mateescu (Popescu)
Midwife
I am a mother of 4 and a licensed midwife with over 12 years of experience, during which time I have attended over 600 births.
I am also a former adviser in the Ministry of Health on reproductive and maternal and child health issues.
I have supported over 6,000 parents in this important adventure of childbirth, creating one of the most sought-after prenatal education courses in Romania.
And I will be joined by my colleague and friend:
Livia Toboșaru
Midwife Beastfeeding Consultant
I am a licensed midwife from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" in Bucharest and an IBCLC International Certified Lactation Consultant.
I am also a babywearing consultant and Lamaze prenatal educator.
I am a mother of 4 natural born and breastfed babies and I am very happy to be part of the Independent Midwives Association team. In this course I will help you with everything you need to know about breastfeeding and comfort measures in labour.
Here is what we will teach you throughout the Birth How You Feel Prenatal Education Course
Why Our Birth Story Matters
Partner's participation in childbirth
The particularities of childbirth in Romania
Term birth and probable date of birth
The importance of the birth team and birth support
The 6 recommendations for a fulfilling birth
Types of Birth
Membrane rupture
Contractions
Labour
Time to go to the hospital
Important criteria for choosing maternity
Myths about natural childbirth
Perineum in pregnancy and childbirth
Delivery
Expulsion
Cord Circular
Birth of twins
Magic hour and breastfeeding start
Hormones present in childbirth
Ball movement in labour
Massage and counter-pressure on the pelvis in labour
Relaxation massage
Breathing in labour
Breathing in expulsion
Positions in labour and delivery
Medical interventions in childbirth
Induction of labour
Labour augmentation
Epidural
Fetal monitoring - continuous or intermittent
Oxytocin infusion
Episiotomy
Caesarean section
Enema
Food and drink restrictions in labour
Breastfeeding - Recommendations and Benefits
Breastfeeding in public
Is breastfeeding addictive or does it strengthen attachment?
Other breastfeeding myths
Feeding the breastfeeding mother
When and how milk is made / anatomy and physiology of lactation
Breastfeeding start, colostrum and the magic hour
Proper attachment to the breast
What's important to watch during breastfeeding and lactation in the first week
Breastfeeding versus bottle teat or pacifier feeding
Other possible causes of pain and soreness
How do we know our breastfed baby is feeding enough + weight gain
Exclusive breastfeeding, formula feeding and growth spurts
Breast milk characteristics
Breastfeeding after caesarean section
Manual, pump and alternative methods of supplementation
How we manage breast engorgement and blocked ducts
How to manage mastitis and breast abscess
Recommendations for baby's bath
Recommended temperature and humidity in the baby's home
Baby's clothing
Baby's sleep
Eye, nose, mouth, ear and nail care
About decalcification
Genital hygiene and genital crisis
About earring piercing
Skin care
Diaper changing demonstration
Umbilical stump care
Demonstration of bathing, eye and mouth hygiene
Breastfeeding and warning signs for mothers
Neonatal jaundice
Hiccup - Sneeze - Squint
Walking outside and travelling with baby
BabyWearing
Needs of baby and new parents
Benefits of babywearing
Elastic wrap demonstration
Breeze Baby Carrier Demonstration
Demonstration with Manduca XT
In addition to the course materials, we also offer some very valuable BONUSES
If you need a certificate to add 10 working days to your parental leave, then this course will suit you perfectly!
In the 4th week of the course you will receive access to the Childcare Chapter, and then you will complete an application and receive your completed Childcare Certificate by email.
The certificate is issued according to art. 7, par. D of OUG 144/2008, supplemented by Law 278/2015.
What you will discover in this video:
How Bianca felt the experience of the natural birth of her first child
What expectations she had before the birth and how she actually managed the labour
What impact the support and help of a midwife had on her experience
It is very important to understand what happens to a mother's emotions after giving birth, and in this video Ana Maria Mintici will explain in detail everything you need to know
What are the emotional "patterns" to expect after childbirth
What the "Baby Blues" are and how to recognise the symptoms
Postnatal depression: how to recognise it and overcome it after childbirth
Who is this Prenatal Education Course for?
The course is designed for parents-to-be who want to learn as much as possible about pregnancy, childbirth, caring for and breastfeeding their baby.
This course is for those who want to be properly prepared and informed about childbirth - especially natural childbirth, which is considered best for mother and baby.
It is for couples who want to inform themselves, give birth and raise their children in the healthiest and most appropriate way for them.
The course teaches you how to practice positions for labour and birth, relaxation exercises, preparing partners who will take part in labour and birth and more.
Sign up now
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