Course curriculum

  • 1

    First Stage - Intro

    • Overview 1st stage of normal labor
  • 2

    Comfort Measures in First Stage

    • Comfort in Labor by Simkin

    • Using the Birth Ball and the Peanut Ball

    • Doula and Midwife examples of support
  • 3

    Friedman's Curve

    • EBB Friedman's Curve

    • EBB Friedman's Curve Study Guide

    • Friedman curve discussion
  • 4

    The Partograph

    • Partograph powerpoint presentation

    • The Partograph - video

    • Casa Geburt Partograph
  • 5

    Physiology of Birth

    • Hormones of Birth

    • Physiological changes - First Stage

    • The Physiology of Childbirth - animation (4:33)

    • Hormonal Physiology of Childbirth Fact Sheets - Childbirth Connection
  • 6

    Management of Care in the First Stage

    • Management of Care - First Stage
  • 7

    Fetal Well-Being

    • Fetal Well-Being. Fetal Heart Tones - Part 1

    • Fetal Well-Being. Fetal Heart Tones - Part 2

    • Fetal Kick Count Video and Alberta Brochure

    • Fun with Kiffness and fetal heart tone song

    • FHT
  • 8

    Pain in Labor

    • Pain in Labor

    • Pain medication preference scale.simkin
  • 9

    Vaginal Exam

    • Vaginal Exam
  • 10

    Labor Forms

    • Labor Initial.Form.2020

    • Labor Observations
  • 11

    First Stage Assignment

    • Dilation Chart
  • 12

    Worksheets

    • Cardinal Movements Worksheet
  • 13

    Optimal Positioning

    • Positioning with Gilligan's Guide

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