Preparation for Childbirth and Parenting

Childbirth Education  Childbirth educators and teaching methods  Childbirth education classes  Cultural and socioeconomic factors

Childbirth Education  Expectant parent classes  Sibling education classes

Childbirth Education  Preparation  Perineal and abdominal exercises  Tailor sitting  Squatting  Kegel exercises  Abdominal muscle contractions  Pelvic rocking

Childbirth Education  Pain management methods  Bradley  Psychosexual  Dick-Read

Pain Management Methods  Lamaze  Gait control  Conditioned reflexes  Conscious relaxation  Cleansing breath  Conscious controlled breathing  Effleurage  Focusing  Second-stage breathing

The Birth Setting  Appropriate setting  Birth attendant and support person  Hospital births  Postpartal birth

The Birth Setting  Alternative birthing centers  Home birth  Children attending the birth

Alternative Methods of Birth  Leboyer method  Birthing room is darkened  Soft music  Infant placed immediately into a warm- water bath  Hydrotherapy and water birth