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Roots Birth & Women’s Health<\/p>\n
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It is important to know your beliefs about birth and medical intervention when forming a birth plan and when talking with your provider about your desires. I recommend checking out the resources\/handouts in the \u201cSelf\/Partner Reflection\u201d section before trying to create a birth preferences document<\/p>\n
The Win-Win Birth Plan<\/a><\/p>\n Example Birth Preference Documents:\u00a0<\/span>Multiple Samples<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Planned Cesarean<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Birth Stories and Videos” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n After watching\/listening\/reading, take some time to reflect on these stories: What if your labor unfolded in a similar way? How might you feel? How might you cope? Partners, what are some support techniques that you could use?<\/p>\n Podcast:\u00a0<\/span>The Birth Hour\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0This is a favorite of mine, lots of stories told by women with a wide variety of experiences. Seriously, this is one of the BEST ways to prepare for labor.<\/p>\n Birth Stories (to read)<\/a><\/p>\n Cesarean Birth Story (Family Centered)<\/a><\/p>\n Birth Video<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>This is a beautiful video that shows how supportive and loving a partner can be during labor and birth<\/p>\n VBAC Birth Story<\/a><\/p>\n Dancing in Labor<\/a><\/p>\n Birth with an Epidural<\/a>: This video does a good job explaining epidurals and showing one mom\u2019s journey from getting her epidural through pushing, delivery, and postpartum.<\/p>\n Epidural Birth Video<\/a>: This gives a great example of provider directed pushing<\/p>\n Beautiful Epidural Birth<\/a><\/p>\n Evidence Based Birth YouTube Channel<\/a>\u2013 great short videos on a variety of important topics<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Cesarean Birth” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n VBAC<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>: A great resource for women who are planning to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)<\/p>\n Cesarean Birth:<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>This document has some great suggestions for ways to approach and prepare for a planned cesarean<\/p>\n Childbirth Connection:<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>A great overview of cesarean birth- the facts, and your options<\/p>\n Cesarean Birth Video (not at CMC)<\/a><\/p>\n Cesarean Birth Video #2<\/a><\/p>\n Cesarean Scar Tissu<\/a>e- how to massage your scar to prevent pain and complications in the future<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Delayed Cord Clamping” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Delayed Cord Clamping<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(video by Penny Simpkin)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Epidurals” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Birth with an Epidural<\/a>: This video does a good job explaining epidurals and showing one mom\u2019s journey from getting her epidural through pushing, delivery, and postpartum.<\/p>\n Positions in Labor with an Epidural<\/a><\/p>\n Epidural Evidence<\/a><\/p>\n Evidence and Tips for Using a Peanut Ball<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”General Resources (Good, Evidence Based Information)” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”on”]<\/p>\n Evidence Based Birth<\/a><\/p>\n Childbirth Connection<\/a><\/p>\n Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(lots of great PDFs and links)<\/p>\n Lamaze<\/a><\/p>\n BabyCenter Childbirth Class<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Group B Strep” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Evidence on GBS<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Induction” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Induction FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n Going Past Your Due Date<\/a><\/p>\n Induction for Big Baby<\/a><\/p>\n Induction if your water breaks<\/a><\/p>\n Evidence for Natural Methods of Induction<\/a><\/p>\n Evidence on Induction for Gestation Diabetes<\/a><\/p>\n Induction for being age 35 or older<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Informed Decision Making” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Informed Consent Questions<\/a><\/p>\n Worksheet for Deciding about Interventions<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Mindfulness” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Mind the Bump<\/a><\/p>\n Insight Timer<\/a><\/p>\n The Mindfulness App<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(pregnancy section)<\/p>\n Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke<\/a><\/p>\n Rachel Yellin<\/a><\/p>\n Hypnobirthing<\/a><\/p>\n Hypnobabies<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Optimal Fetal Positioning” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Belly Mapping<\/a><\/p>\n Spinning Babies<\/a><\/p>\n The Miles Circuit<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Pain Management (Non Medication)” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Comfort In Labor (Penny Simpkin)\u00a0<\/span><\/a>: Includes some great drawings of various labor positions<\/p>\n 3 Rs for Coping in Labor<\/a><\/p>\n Cheat Sheet for Partners<\/a><\/p>\n Positions in Labor Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Pain Relief (Medication)” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Pain Medication FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n Nitrous Oxide<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Perineal Massage” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Perineal Massage<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(instruction sheet)<\/p>\n Perineal Massage- Evidence<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Self\/Partner Reflection” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n What do you believe about birth?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Groopman Spectrums\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Birth Values<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Beliefs about Birth<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Beliefs about Labor Pain<\/a><\/p>\n Pain Medication Preference Scale<\/a>: Review this scale and its descriptions of a variety of different preferences and approaches to pain medications. Determine where you fall on this scale, and have your partner identify where he\/she would like you to fall on this scale. Then discuss! This is something that we can also discuss further in our prenatal groups.<\/p>\n Understanding Your Coping Style<\/a>: Reflecting on how to cope with pain, anxiety, and stress in your life can be a helpful tool in identifying coping strategies that may be helpful during labor.<\/p>\n Fear Identification Worksheet<\/a>\u2013 really helpful tool to identify and work through fears that could come up in labor<\/p>\n Strategies for Specific Anxiety Triggers during Childbirth<\/a><\/p>\n Birth Preferences Card Sort.\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0This is an activity where you can print out cards with various birth preferences on one side and their alternatives on the other(ie labor without pain medications vs get an epidural). Print them out, and then sort them based on your ideal birth. Then practice flipping over the cards- what if you had to have an induction, pitocin, cesarean birth, etc. Discuss this with your partner. If these cards don\u2019t fit your preferences\/options, make your own!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Stages of Labor” open_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#222222″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#658ba0″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” icon_font_size_tablet=”20px” icon_font_size_phone=”18px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(162,186,220,0.37)” toggle_text_color=”#222222″ toggle_level=”h5″ toggle_font_size=”22px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.1em” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” closed_toggle_font_size_phone=”18px” closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Free Online \u201cCrash Course\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n Holistic Stages of Labor<\/a><\/p>\n Cliff Notes for Partners<\/a>\u2013 The quick and dirty on labor support, FYI Early labor is now 0-6cm, not 0-4<\/p>\n