Cesarean Birth
Everything you need to know to prepare for a healthy, successful cesarean birth.
Sometimes a cesarean - or surgical - birth is the best option to protect the health of you and your baby. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand course will answer key questions and provide detailed information to help you and your birth partner feel more confident and prepared for your upcoming “birth” day.
7 chapters and 48 lessons
11 helpful, informative videos
6 downloadable PDF guides
5 notes to your birth partner
Welcome to Class
Pre-Labor Signs
If Your Water Breaks
Contractions
Preterm Labor
Reasons for Cesarean
FREE PREVIEWCesarean by Request
Possible Risks
Preventing Premature Birth
Knowledge Check
Emotional Preparation
Physical Preparation
Your Birth Partner
Using a Doula
Cesarean Birth Plan
Anesthesia Options
Regional Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Knowledge Check
Preoperative Procedures
On “Birth” Day
The Operating Room
During Surgery
After Baby’s Birth
Recovery Room
Incision Site
Baby in Recovery
Skin-to-Skin Contact
Cesarean Birth Story
Postpartum Room
Pain Management
Urinary Catheter
Vaginal Bleeding (Lochia)
Fundal Massage
Incision Care
Eating & Drinking
Clearing Your Lungs
Moving Around
Gas Pains & Bowel Movement
Fluid & Swelling
Showers & Baths
Pain Relief
The Trip Home
Room Sharing
Possible Complications
Emotional Changes
TOLAC/VBAC
Sources of Support
Looking Ahead
Cesarean Birth Toolkit