2b. Labor of Love: Pushing + Birth,
Massage, Hands-on Support, Acupressure (part 2)
In part 2 of the Labor of Love class,* dive more deeply into labor support tools. Receive guidance while practicing hands-on techniques including counter pressure, acupressure and labor massage. *This class can only be taken in combination with Labor of Love, Part 1)
Continue on to learn about the pushing stage of labor, including options and different approaches in the medical field to the the second stage of labor (pushing and birth), and the distinct practice of following your body’s urges in unmedicated birth. Practice effective pushing positions and sensory awareness.
Below you will find a sample class meditation audio recording as well as a video about Choices In Birth (coming soon) that we encourage families to watch as early in pregnancy as possible. (This topic is explored in more depth in our Informed Choices workshop.)
©Lisa Gendron | Agroterra Birth
SYLLABUS
Progressive Relaxation (exercise)
Second Stage of Labor – Pushing + Birth
- How Does it Work!?
Approaches to the Pushing + Birth Stage
- Physiologic Pushing
- Guided Pushing
- Coached Pushing
Movement + Positions for 2nd Stage/Birth
- Supporting Pelvic Floor Health
- Pushing awareness (sensory exercise)
- Knowing Your Practitioner
Deepening Labor Support Skills (hands on)
Massage for Labor + Birth
Acupressure For Labor + Birth
Counter pressure techniques
- Double Hip Squeeze
- Sacral Pressure
- Double Knee Press
Envisioning Your Birth (partner exercise)
©Lisa Gendron | Agroterra Birth
Even though we were pregnant the second time around, we found the Birthing Workshop hugely beneficial. We learned tons of valuable info from hands-on laboring techniques (that we actually used during labor!) to in depth knowledge about homebirth, hospital birth and everything in between. It was also an excellent way as a couple, to spend some dedicated time together focusing on the pregnancy.
Practitioner Reflections + Guided Meditation
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