Pain Management for Childbirth, 2 Volume DVD

Educate parents about effective pain-relief options.

CLOSED CAPTIONED: English Only
RELEASE YEAR: 2011
PROGRAM LENGTH: Vol. 1, 29 min. + 11-min. Birth Story • Vol. 2, 28 min. + 12-min. Birth Story
AGES: 13-Adult


Volume 1: Comfort Techniques
Volume 2: Analgesics & Epidurals 

English
ORDER CODE: 229D 

Spanish
ORDER CODE: 229SD 

This two-volume set teaches expectant parents tangible ways they can manage pain, whether they choose non-medicated or medicated relief. As a bonus, each volume includes a complete, inspirational birth story that audiences are sure to enjoy.

Content Includes:

Volume 1: Comfort Techniques
*Pain in Labor – causes of pain, exploring the P.A.I.N. acronym
*Mental Techniques – labor environment, relaxation, vocalization, attention-focusing
*Physical Techniques – breathing, massage, positions and movement, hydrotherapy, pushing
*Bonus Birth Story – this non-medicated birth features first-time parents who use a variety of comfort techniques to bring their daughter into the world


Volume 2: Analgesics & Epidurals
*Analgesics – definition, administration, benefits, risks
*Epidural Overview & Procedure – definition, administration, 3D animation of procedure
*Benefits & Risks of Epidurals – pros and cons for mom and baby
*Labor With an Epidural – monitoring, mobility, labor progress, labor support, pushing, breastfeeding
*Bonus Birth Story – a single mom having her first child starts with an analgesic, and then decides to get an epidural with the support of her sisters and mother