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Spiritual Midwifery is considered by many to be the bible of the home birth movement. This classic book on natural childbirth introduced a whole generation of women to the possibility of home birth and breast feeding. At a time when higher levels of technology were the wave of the future, the home birth movement testified to the naturalness and normalcy of the birthing process-even the sacredness of it. Ina May Gaskin, the author, is a powerful
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Strengthening your own foundation is one of the very best beginnings you can give your child. In The Mindful Mom-to-Be, doula and pregnancy coach Lori Bregman guides you in your journey toward motherhood by empowering you to find what works best for you and your baby. In addition to concrete, prescriptive health information, including nutritional advice, natural remedies, developmental milestones, and techniques for labor, she offers simple...
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Pregnancy and birth are supposed to be a joyful time. The excitement of parenthood and a new baby, dreams of your sweet family, and those wonderful bonding moments. But all of this may lose some of its joy because of maternal depression and anxiety. This depression or anxiety can begin during pregnancy and worsen after birth. It can be as mild as the “baby blues” or as disabling as postpartum depression or anxiety. This film takes a look at the...
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Pregnancy is a nine-month unique experience. First Trimester Expectations introduces three couples as they figure out how their unplanned pregnancies fit into their lives. You are invited to journey with Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they share their first trimester in their own words and experiences.
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On your mark, get set, GO! The end of your pregnancy feels like one hundred days packed into one long month that oddly doesn’t seem long enough to get everything done to bring your baby home. There is so much to do and keep track of before birth! In this video we talk about the things in your pregnancy that you need to keep a close eye on, the things you need to prepare for, and how to recognize the important signs of labor. Phew! Hang in there!...
10) Pregnancy Loss
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Pregnancy brings the hopes and dreams that come with starting a family and creating life. A little person is conceived who will be connected to you for the rest of your life. But sadly, not all pregnancies survive to full term. Some never make it through the first division of that precious zygote that is your child. Some never make it through the first trimester. And some end further into the pregnancy. Often, friends and family unknowingly deny a...
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Pregnancy is a nine-month unique experience. Second Trimester Expectations continues on with the stories of Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they experience their pregnancies in their own unique life situations. You are invited to be a part of their stories as you journey with them and gain some insight about pregnancy from these real-life perspectives
12) Post Abortion
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Abortion, while legal in our country today, leaves scars and wounds, some physical, some emotional, and some psychological. Even the person that seems unscathed bears the hurts and wounds from this choice. Told through the stories of women who suffered from their abortions and embarked on their journey to healing, this film encourages the post-abortive woman that there is healing and forgiveness after abortion.
13) Prenatal Care
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You’re pregnant, and you have a lot to consider. Car seats, baby’s room, baby clothes, and what brand of diapers you want to use. But the most important consideration right now is how you can take the best care of yourself and your developing baby. Your first step is setting up your prenatal care. In this video, we will discuss prenatal care, what you should expect at your prenatal checkups, and why they are so important to keeping you and your...
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You are moving into your third trimester, and you’re feeling VERY pregnant. Your baby is getting bigger, and you can feel her moving and kicking. What is going on in there?! While your body is changing to accommodate your growing baby, you are likely feeling more tired, but also strangely energized. You have a baby coming soon!! In this video we’ll talk about your changing body, what you might be feeling, your baby’s journey in development,...
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Giving birth IS tough, but having a baby is amazing! But you might be wondering what to expect. In this video we’ll talk about three important things you need to know as you approach your baby’s birth: 1. How childbirth works including why you have pain in labor. 2. The five clues that tell you labor is here. 3. The four stages of labor and what to expect in each. You can do this, and we’re going to help you! And when it’s all over, you’ll...
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When you were first pregnant, you may not have thought too much about the birth. After all, it felt like it was a hundred years away. But now as you near the end, you may have been told that you’re having a c-section, or maybe you’re just concerned that your delivery could turn into a c-section in the end. And you may be wondering, “What will it be like?”
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There is risk in everything we do in life, including starting a family. Most pregnancies progress just fine, but sometimes along the way, a complication can arise. It’s scary when this happens. In this film, we will look at the more common medical conditions that can affect your pregnancy or your health, what to do if you experience concerning symptoms during your pregnancy, what symptoms you should always see your medical provider about, and how...
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Pregnancy can be a confusing time when it comes to your emotions. One minute you're happy and overjoyed, and the next minute you may feel irritable or sad. And then before you know it, your mood is swinging back the other way! Before you were pregnant, your emotions were likely more even-keeled. But now, look out! They may, at times, leave you feeling like a boat tossed around in a churning sea. Are you crazy? Is something wrong? No. You are pregnant....
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As recently as 25 years ago, it was thought that unborn babies were not aware of what was happening outside the womb. However, today science has been able to gain a better understanding about the Secret World of your Unborn Baby. Through the use of ultrasound and fiber optic, today you can know more in terms of your baby's skills and how those skills are preparing him after that glorious day that will be the day of his birth. He has been listening...