Birth Sense Online Course

Having a baby is a normal physiological event that our wise body knows how to do. The information and advice given on this course will provide a mother with knowledge about many of the procedures and options that are available to her today and will go a long way to enhancing her birth experience, no matter what her choices are.

What you can expect from this online course

• 9 Learning modules
• 9 Pre-recorded masterclasses presented by Tina Otte
• Bonus content, articles, hints and tips
• 53 Page downloadable Birth Sense manual

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1 | Birth Options

Active birth; Water birth; Home birth; Hospital birth; The hormones that help and hinder labour and how they work: Oxytocin / Endorphins / Catecholamines

MODULE 2 | When to go to hospital and signs of labour

Pre labour signs; When to go to hospital; How to time a contraction; Understanding the first stage of labour; The three ‘P’s of labour plus two more; What happens when your membranes release?

MODULE 3 | Understanding labour pain

Understanding labour pain; Why is labour painful? Dealing with the pain of labour; Coping skills – unmedicated pain relief

MODULE 4 | Second and third stage of labour

Second and third stage of labour; Tips on pushing; Delayed cord clamping; Writing a birth plan

MODULE 5 | Interventions

Induction of labour; Methods of induction; Foetal heart monitoring; Intravenous fluids; Forceps; Vacuum extractor; Artificial rupture of membranes; Episiotomy

MODULE 6 | Medicated pain relief

Medicated forms of pain relief, including: Aterax / Pethidine / Entonox; Epidural block; Spinal block; How is it done? Side effects; Advantages and disadvantages

MODULE 7 | Caesarean birth

What is C/S birth? What you need to know; Advantages and disadvantages; Reasons for C/S – maternal / foetal / placental; Planned / unplanned / emergency C/S; Theatre procedure

MODULE 8 | The Golden Hour and skin-on-skin

Explanation of the Golden Hour; The importance of skin-to-skin contact at birth; Benefits to baby; Benefits to mother

MODULE 9 | Healing after birth: the first three days

Bonding; Post-partum health; Feeding support; Caring for yourself as you recover

Presented by Tina Otte (Registered Nurse / Midwife)

Tina is a midwife by profession, and studied further to obtain an International Certification as a Childbirth Educator (ICCE). In private practice teaching expectant couples for over 35 years. Author of 5 books on pregnancy and birth which have been published internationally. Specialist prenatal fitness instructor and trainer of health professionals. Certified infant massage instructor (CIMI). Former specialist editor of Your Pregnancy Magazine.