Pregnancy Support
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Functional Body Awareness for Labor Preparation (5.26.2021) (61:50)
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Pregnancy and Birth Q and A (1.27.2022) (57:01)
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Addressing Pregnancy Discomforts through Traditional Yoga with guest facilitator Jeanna Lurie, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP (8.18.2022) (79:45)
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Late Pregnancy Changes (9.8.2022) (61:13)
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Body Prep for Labor and Birth (2.12.2024) (68:23)
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Q and A (7.1.2020) (59:06)
Advocacy
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Advocacy in the Laboring Room (7.23.2020) (65:32)
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Making Informed Decisions and Advocacy Skills for Labor and Birth with guest facilitator Heather Ward, BD, PD, CCE, CLE (65:31)
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Communication and Advocacy During Prenatal Care (1.18.2023) (75:23)
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Is This Policy Evidence Based? A Look at What the Research Says About Common Hospital Policies (5.25.2023) (61:24)
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What If I Don't Want to Do That? Supporting Autonomy in Birth (4.29.2024) (58:55)
Pelvic Floor
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Labor Support Techniques for Pelvic Floor Release (3.8.2019) (61:06)
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Pelvic Floor Health: Part One: Anatomy and Function (3.13.2020) (72:09)
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Pelvic Floor Health: Part Two: Prevention, Healing, and Preservation (4.17.2020) (66:21)
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Understanding Your Pelvic Floor with guest facilitator Dr. Samantha Fazio, PT, DPT, PHC (7.14.2021) (63:49)
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After the First Six Weeks: The Top Three Overlooked Pelvic Floor Concerns Postpartum with guest facilitators Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, PRCP and Dr. Becca Jones, PT, DPT, CSCS (11.18.2021) (90:07)
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Restore Your Core and Floor with guest speakers Victoria Clement, PT, DPT and Gabriela Rivera, PT, DPT (12.11.2023) (77:16)
Pelvic Biomechanics and Fetal Positioning
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Blossoming Bellies 5/4/3 Rule: Movement in Labor for Progress and Comfort (10.21.2020) (61:15)
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Pelvic Dynamics Relative to Fetal Station (2.17.2021) (67:10)
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Variations in Pelvic Shape and Their Effects on Fetal Presentation (12.16.2021) (67:20)
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ROP? LOA? Understanding Fetal Positioning in Labor and Birth (2.10.2022) (69:44)
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Pushing Positions! (2.23.2023) (75:44)
Labor and Birth
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Preserving the Perineum: Preventing Tears and Episiotomies in Birth (11.24.2020) (81:17)
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Practical Pushing: Efficiency and Well-Being in Labor's Second Stage (10.28.2021) (68:08)
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Birth Plan 101: Developing a Tool for Effective Communication (4.7.2022) (74:51)
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Understanding Labor Progress without Relying on Internal Exams (10.27.2022) (71:02)
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Labor Basics (4.27.2023) (65:31)
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Protecting The Perineum in Birth (12.3.2024) (65:20)
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Pushing Uphill: Research, Alternatives, and Modifications to Pushing On Your Back (3.25.2025) (66:01)
Interventions
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Induction of Labor: Understanding Informed Choice and Methodology (3.3.2021) (74:53)
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The Ins and Outs of Internal Exams: Process, Practice, and Client's Rights (6.15.2021) (69:45)
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Implementing Movement Based Practice into Managed Labor Scenarios (6.21.2022) (60:18)
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Labor Induction 101 (2.4.2025) (63:36)
Pain Medication
Nutrition and General Wellness
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Demystifying Vegan Pregnancy: Plant-based Nutrition and Wisdom with guest facilitator Taylor Johnson-Gordon, Food Educator (5.10.2019) (60:40)
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Postpartum Nutrition 101: A Basic Approach to Healing the Body through Food and Community with guest facilitator Jodi Rae Silberstein (2.10.2020) (57:01)
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Prenatal Nutrition: Food for Life (4.8.2020) (56:52)
LGBTQIA Inclusivity
Maternal Health
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Addressing Maternal Mortality in Communities of Color: A Midwifery Based Approach, with guest facilitator Asasiya Muhammad, CPM, LM (6.14.2019) (72:11)
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Inherent Bias in Reproductive Health and Its Effects on the Childbearing Experience: One Mother's Experience and Action for Change with guest facilitator Nikki Brake-Silla, playwright and director (10.7.2019) (56:49)
Labor Techniques for Comfort and Support
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Acupressure for Labor and Delivery with guest facilitator Marlene Burk, L.Ac. (9.9.2020) (58:13)
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Peanut Balls for an Efficient Labor and Birth (5.12.2021) (71:38)
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Essential Oils for Labor and Birth with guest facilitator Katie Alves (9.21.2021) (59:09)
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Counterpressure for Labor and Birth (5.12.2022) (64:51)
Postpartum
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Babysitters, Nannies, and Beyond: The Ultimate Guide to Childcare with guest facilitator Addi Curran, CD-LD (8.13.2020) (64:01)
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Physical Postpartum Recovery: Physical Well-Being in the First Six Weeks (62:43)
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Oh Shift! Balancing Lactation and New Parenthood with guest facilitator Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC (1.6.2021) (63:50)
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Realistic Expectations in Infant Sleep with guest facilitator Marcella DeRosa, CD(DONA), Certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist (3.17.2021) (64:59)
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Body Positive Fitness in the Postpartum Period with guest facilitator Jessica Brock-Pitts, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ACE, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) (4.14.2021) (59:38)
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Postpartum Strategy: Defy Cultural Norms and Prepare for Parenthood on Your Own Terms with guest facilitator Tiff D'Amico, CBE(BWI), Certified Fair Play Facilitator, Certified Bringing Baby Home Educator (Gottman) (3.23.2023) (68:25)
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Immediate Care for Perineal Tears in the First Six Weeks Postpartum with guest facilitator Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, PRCP (3.25.2024) (64:54)
Mental Health and Support
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Creating a Postpartum Plan with your Clients: A Mental Health Based Approach to Postpartum Planning with guest facilitator Candace Shillingford, doula (11.15.2019) (57:39)
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Retraumatization During Covid-19 with guest facilitators Justine Leach, Ph.D. B.A.C.E., and Sarah Adelmann, M.A., M.Ed. (5.9.2020) (62:28)
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Mental Health During the Postpartum Period: Prevention and Preparation with guest facilitator Julia Rolf, LCSW (6.11.2020) (61:18)
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Recognizing Perinatal Mood Disorders and Obtaining Support with guest facilitator Erika Pranzo, Licensed Therapist (7.22.2024) (64:27)
Support for Perinatal Professionals
