The Essence of Birth: Your Guide to a Fearless Birth

Name: The Essence of Birth: Your Guide to a Fearless Birth
Rating: 4.6 (15 reviews)

Practically prepare the whole YOU -body, mind, heart - for a shorter, less painful, less fearful birth.

Created byEma Balos

Last updated 9/2023

English

What you'll learn

How to face your fears and step into birth with confidence and courage
Learn about the power of mindset and use it to create a clear (positive) vision for your birth
Identify practical ways to prepare your heart, body, mind for birth specific to your personality and preferences
Understand each stage of labor and the coping techniques that help in each stage
Discover how to advocate and use your voice in pregnancy, birth & postpartum
Gain clarity on the essentials of labor to feel empowered, in control, and confident stepping into your birth

Course content

4 sections • 22 lectures • 2h 2m total length

Welcome to The Essence of Birth0:59
The Essence of Birth Course was designed with YOU in mind; helping you feel confident and courageous as you step into your birth. Get ready to learn very practical and achievable methods of preparing for labor so you can look back on your birth and feel so proud of your birth story!
Introduction4:41
Welcome to The Essence of Birth Course! I'm so glad you are here. I trust that as you work through this content you will discover a strength, courage, and confidence within you greater than you could ever have imagined.
My Story11:59
Birth support is personal, it's intimate, it's raw and real. Building a relationship with families as a doula is key in creating the reassurance and safety each mom deserves in her birth. I'm sharing my story (of my three births) with you in hopes that it will give you an extra dose of confident and courageous as you step into your own birth.
A Culture of Fear3:57
Our culture tells a story of fear around birth; and often the birth stories we read about and hear reinforce that narrative. There really is a different narrative we can tell -- one of confidence and courage, one of excitement and empowerment. This video invites you to start shaping a new narrative for birth.
Your Brain in Labor8:18
Understanding the way our minds work in labor is foundational to establishing a positive mindset and in turn creating a narrative for your own birth that aligns with what you truly wish and hope for.
The "Orgasm Mindset"8:20
Our mindset shapes our thoughts, which shape our actions, which create our experiences. The way you think about and perceive labor shapes the way you will experience it. Let's work on establishing a mindset that helps you have a shorter, less painful, and more positive birth experience.
Let's Get Practical11:53
Now that we've established a mindset that empowers and evokes courage and confidence we'll define the practical ways you can prepare for labor to make that mindset a reality.
5 Rhythms8:03
Labor is rhythmic! When you match the rhythm of labor with your own coping rhythm contractions become far more manageable. We'll talk about creating rhythms for your body, mind, and heart and bundling them together to get into a rhythmic flow.
Shaping Your Mindset with Affirmations
Practical Prenatal Prep: Coping Techniques

Early Labor3:33
Early labor is marked by excitement. Distraction and rest are key to navigating early labor.
Active Labor7:28
Active labor is marked by focus. Anchoring yourself with rhythmic coping techniques are key to navigating active labor.
Pushing8:15
Pushing is marked by resolve. Listening to your body and working with it are key to navigating pushing.
Making Your Birth Your Very Own2:19
Your birth will be uniquely yours. I invite you to embrace your strengths and allow yourself to experience your birth in your own way -- because it is yours.

The Pause: Advocating2:29
Whenever your presented with information in labor take a moment and PAUSE. Ask two questions "What are my options?" and "Can we have a minute to think about it" Taking a moment to way out your options will help you take ownership your your birth experience.
Time in Labor2:31
Staying present in the moment (not mindful of time) helps managing through labor easier.
Cervical Exams/Checks2:48
Do you need them? How often? When? Why? All theses questions and more are answered here.
Immediately Postpartum5:54
A LOT is going on immediately after your baby is born. Understand all that typically occurs to feel calmer and more informed in that crucial postpartum period.
Inductions7:58
Learn how to prepare and navigate an induction in a way that helps you have an induction you are present and engaged in.
C-Sections3:37
Learn about what goes on before (prep), during, and after a c-section to help it feel less scary in the moment if a c-section becomes necessary. Discover the 'family-centered' c-section options.
Pain vs. Suffering3:05
Birth can be painful but you don't have to suffer in it. Learn how to avoid suffering through your birth.
Expectations vs Reality3:26
Oftentimes our trauma and suffering lives in the space where expectations and reality clash. How can we close the gap between our expectations and reality?
Breastfeeding5:20
A brief and practical guide on the essentials of breastfeeding.

Requirements

Ready to dispel the fears and uncertainties that come with pregnancy & birth
Hungry for practical guidance
Curiosity about birth

Description

The Essence of Birth Course is like having a doula with you at every step and stage of labor so you can have a less painful, less fearful, shorter birth. You'll step into birth with greater confidence and courage with this essential and practical guidance for the whole you - body, mind, heart. Let your birth tell a beautiful and empowered story with the Essence of Birth Course as your guide.

The course is divided into 3-5 minute videos, allowing you to view it all at once or refer to the areas you need in the heat of the moment in labor.

The guide you create during this course will include personalized coping techniques to help you navigate each stage of labor -- early labor, active labor, pushing, immediately postpartum.

The 22-Video Course includes topics:

Overcoming the fear of birth
The power of mindset and mindfulness
Preparing your mind, body, heart for labor
Early, Active, Pushing stages of labor
Ideal coping techniques for each stage of labor
The value of creating rhythms in labor
Practical ways to prepare for labor

The Course also include a wide array of extra videos on topics such as: cervical checks, c-sections, breastfeeding, inductions, and more (just in case you need them).

Advocating in Labor
Time in Labor
Cervical Exams
Inductions
C-Sections
Immediately Postpartum
Pain vs Suffering
Expectations vs Reality
Breastfeeding

You'll have access to a downloadable version of all the coping techniques and tools to help you take action and prepare – your mind, body, heart– for birth in very practical ways

Why moms love it

“It has everything in one place”

“I love having a ‘plan’ to reach for in labor”

“I’m so happy it helps my partner feel more confident in supporting me with this practical guide”

Why dads love it

“It’s short and to the point”

“Honestly, I haven’t read nearly as much as my partner, having this is beyond helpful.”

“I used it in the middle of labor when I didn’t know how to help but wanted so badly to be helpful”

Hi there, I'm Ema

Encouraging women to trust and believe in their body and its ability to intuitively and naturally birth their baby brings me such joy.

The empowering feelings of confidence and courage that comes with the experience of birth few experiences can match.

Having had my own personal journey of empowerment–finding courage and confidence despite my own fears in birthing my three children–awakened a desire and passion in me to share that with as many moms as I possible can; and I have over the past 10+ years as a birth doula.

Who this course is for:

Expecting Moms
Partners of Expecting Moms
Birth Doulas
Anyone thinking of becoming pregnant
Anyone preparing for or doing IVF or Fertility treatment
Anyone ready to birth fearlessly

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Course content

The Essence of Birth8 lectures • 58min

Stages of Labor4 lectures • 22min

Extra Tips for a Fearless Birth9 lectures • 37min

Your Birth Envisioning Session1 lecture • 5min

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