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The Ultimate Way to Prepare for Birth & Beyond
Thinking about giving birth for the first time probably leaves you with two things: a mild case of anxiety and many questions! Learn everything you need to know—and what others wish they had known—about the final weeks of pregnancy, the signs of labor, how to effectively manage labor pain & what to expect during those first days with baby.
LESSONS
3
What to Expect from Labor & Birth
4
Managing Pain
5
Your Baby’s First Days of Life
6
Postpartum: Physical and Emotional Recovery
1
Preparing for Labor
2
Your Growing Baby and Body
ABOUT
• End of pregnancy: What to expect and common tests
• Contractions: What they feel like & how to time them
• Laboring & pushing positions pro tips
• The phases of labor—for vaginal and c-section births
• Pain management: Medicated and non-medicated options
• Advocacy: How you (and your support person) can advocate during labor & birth
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Ashley Derderian Sousa, RN, IBCLC, has nearly ten years of experience as a nurse in labor, delivery, and postpartum units. She believes each journey to becoming a parent is a personal one that should be met with self-compassion.
Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM, is one of the world’s most respected midwives and advocates for systemic healthcare reform. She is the founder and executive director of Commonsense Childbirth and the creator of The JJ Way®, which has helped reduce disparities and radically improve birth outcomes for thousands of families.
Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C, is a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma. She is co-founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for Women of Color, a program within Postpartum Support International that increases perinatal support for communities of color.
Ashley Derderian Sousa, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM
Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C
REVIEWS
CINDI H
This is my first pregnancy and I have felt like I have just been riding the waves. These lessons have made me feel empowered as a pregnant woman, but has also brought questions/topics to mind that I would like to ask/discuss with my provider.
SHANNON C
Wish I signed up sooner! Everything is presented in a concise way that is organized and easy to follow. The outline of sections and supplemental documentation is also very helpful.
JADA
It has taught me so much more and overall helped with my experience so far.
ANGELICA G
Very helpful!
ALIZAE S
Really informative!
ANDY
Very useful content.
BECCA
Well organized and informative. And I love the handouts!
PRISCILLA
This is great!
CHRIS
Very informative piece!
EM
Very thorough! Love having the handouts to save for the day of!
DYLAN M
Cool
MARY
Best thing ever!
SARAH H
Very informative and fun!
DIONNES
The quick videos and table of contents are amazing features for a great user experience.
DANABOLAND
So informative and clear!
MARQUITA C
The introduction made me feel more secure in what’s to come and also more comfortable and confident in myself going forward!
NOEMI C
This class is very helpful.
TINA R
Very informative! Glad we purchased it!
MARY
Great information and definitely makes me feel a whole lot better.
WEI
Great!