Skills for Childbirth Educators Downloadable Video

The Skills for Childbirth Educators Video, presented by Andrea Robertson, is in two parts:

Part 1: Learning about the pelvis.

Educating women about their pelvis and how it can aid in childbirth can motivate them to maintain mobility and an upright position during labor and delivery, resulting in improved efficiency. This knowledge gives them confidence in their ability to give birth and teaches them how to relieve labor pain and hasten the delivery of their baby. The Skills for Childbirth Educators Downloadable Video offers a step-by-step guide to presenting this important information to groups or individuals. It covers setting the stage, encouraging participation, choosing appropriate language, handling group dynamics and responses, and providing practical teaching tips. This informative presentation aims to deliver a quick and efficient way of learning, making it a crucial element in any prenatal education initiative or medical consultation.

Part 2: Using models effectively.

The Skills for Childbirth Educators Downloadable Video shows how to use teaching models to show important facets of labour and birth. It covers how to choose useful and practical models, topics appropriate for use, and practical tips for using them effectively. Additionally, it talks about avoiding common pitfalls and handles feedback and reactions from the group. It includes: Using the fetal doll and pelvis to demonstrate the mechanics of the birth process. Using the knitted uterus to demonstrate cervical effacement and dilatation, an anterior lip of the cervix, rupture of membranes, crowning and the birth of the placenta. A clever way to create realistic membranes is also demonstrated.

Skills for Childbirth Educators Downloadable Video Features

• Length: 53 minutes
• Origin: Australia 2006 – digital file creation 2023