Blessed Start Complete Course (Self-Paced)

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Your Blessed Start Parent Journal
Welcome to AMANI Birth!
5 Topics | 2 Quizzes
About AMANI Birth
Course Information (Self-Paced)
Birth Medications – Test Your Knowledge
Birth Medications – True or False
Introduction to the Blessed Start Course
Final Recap: Birth as a Sacred Act of Worship
Welcome Module Feedback
SESSION 1
Mother’s Needs in Pregnancy
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Involved Partners
Mother’s Physical Needs
Mother’s Emotional Needs
Module 1 Feedback
Pregnancy Exercise
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Taking an Active Role
Benefits of Exercise
Exercise Descriptions & Demonstrations
Pelvic Floor Strength
Relaxation and Breathing Practice
Module 2 Feedback
SESSION 2
Physiology of Pregnancy
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Understanding Changes & Trusting Mother’s Instincts
Built-in Protections
Common Pregnancy Discomforts
Being Your Baby’s Primary Care Provider
12 Danger Signs
Module 3 Feedback
Pregnancy Nutrition
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Key Points in Pregnancy Nutrition
Maximizing Safety Through Nutrition
Important Elements in Pregnancy Nutrition
Understanding Calories and Proteins
Importance of Hydration
Module 4 Feedback
SESSION 3
The Purpose of Labor
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Why Not Skip Labor?
Clinical Versus Natural
How Long Is Labor?
The Benefits of Labor
Module 5 Feedback
Stages of Labor
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
The Importance of Understanding Labor
Knowing When It’s Time
The Three Stages
Transition
Module 6 Feedback
SESSION 4
The Role of Hormones
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Instinctive Birth
Being “Delivered”
A Hormonal Orchestra
Module 7 Feedback
Mother’s Needs in Labor and Birth
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Support and Advocacy
Virtual Toolbox of Relief
Strengthening Her with Support
Module 8 Feedback
SESSION 5
Overview of Labor and Birth
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Knowing What to Expect
Early First Stage
Late First Stage
Transition
Second Stage
Third Stage
Module 9 Feedback
Working with Your Body
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Attitude Is Everything
Ten Tips for Easier Labor
Relax a Little More
Module 10 Feedback
SESSION 6
Protecting Your Birth Environment
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
What Is Safe?
Where Is Our Trust?
Using Your B.R.A.I.N.
Shaping Your Birth Environment
Emergency Childbirth
Neonatal Resuscitation
Module 11 Feedback
Intuition
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Our Inner Birthing Voice
Permission to Make Noise
Tapping into Your Intuition
Module 12 Feedback
SESSION 7
Birth Team Roles
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
The Purpose of the Birth Team
Selecting Support Persons
The Role of Care Providers
Inviting a Doula
Module 13 Feedback
Birthing Positions
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Common Perceptions
Evolution of Birthing Positions
Freedom of Choice
Module 14 Feedback
SESSION 8
Complications
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Trusting Allah, Your Care Provider, and Your Instincts
Overview of Complications
Considerations for Cesarean
Module 15 Feedback
Minimizing Medical Interventions
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Advocating for Your Baby
Routine Interventions
Module 16 Feedback
SESSION 9
Making the Birth Plan
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Making Your Plans
Your Options and Priorities
Top Birth Plan Tips
Module 17 Feedback
Labor Practice
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Practice Makes Perfect
Active Communication
A Labor Story
Module 18 Feedback
SESSION 10
After Birth Care
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Recovery Time for Mom
10 Needs of the New Mother
Emotions and Discomforts
Breastfeeding Protects
Postpartum Bleeding
Module 19 Feedback
Breastfeeding and Baby Care
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Breastfeeding Is the Norm
Breastfeeding Tips
Post-Birth Considerations
Newborn Care
Normal Newborns
Preparing Your Post-Birth Nest
Module 20 Feedback
Blessed Start Course Wrap-Up
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Blessed Start Complete Course (Self-Paced) Welcome to AMANI Birth! Course Information (Self-Paced)

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