Birth – Bringing it all Together

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  • What to expect in the weeks and days leading up to birth

  • Signs that labour is starting

  • What to expect through labour (eg membranes releasing)

  • When to call the midwife/go to the hospital

  • Accidental home/car birth – what to do!

  • Birth partner’s role

  • Common procedures

  • Using water during labour and birth

  • Upright positioning, movement and birth positions

  • Special circumstances (including caesarean birth)

  • Fear release

  • Vocalisation

  • Cord clamping and placenta delivery

  • Undisturbed bonding and breastfeeding time – skin to skin

  • What to expect afterwards

  • Self-hypnosis – rehearsal for birth

  • A practice routine – preparation for birth!

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