"Your Birth Your Way" Full Labor Prep Course + Companion Handbook
"Your Birth Your Way" Full Labor Prep Course + Companion Handbook
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More knowledge.
More confidence.
More room to make informed decisions about your birth.
Birth preparation is about more than knowing what to pack in your hospital bag. Understanding labor, exploring your options, practicing coping strategies, and thinking through your preferences can help you feel more prepared for the experience ahead.
Your Birth Your Way: Full Labor Prep Course + Companion Handbook brings together foundational labor and birth education with a companion resource you can revisit as your questions, preferences, and needs evolve.
Created by Kieashia DeShawn, experienced doula and founder of Elephant Song Doula Services, this educational collection draws on years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood.
What's included?
1. Your Birth Your Way: Full Labor Prep Course
Explore six core areas of preparation:
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Preparing your mind and body for labor and birth
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Understanding the stages and phases of labor, including breathing techniques
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Building birth confidence and exploring decision-making during labor
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Learning about informed consent, interventions, and birth planning
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Exploring postpartum planning, recovery, and infant feeding options
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Reviewing foundational breastfeeding and newborn-care topics
2. Your Birth Your Way: Labor Prep Course Handbook
Use the companion handbook to reflect on what you've learned, complete activities, record questions, and revisit key concepts. The handbook includes guided prompts and practical exercises to support your preparation.
Why choose this collection?
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Learn at your own pace. Work through the material on a schedule that suits you.
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Prepare for more than contractions. Explore the emotional, physical, and practical aspects of birth preparation.
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Practice before labor begins. Revisit breathing exercises and reflection activities ahead of time.
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Explore your options. Build foundational knowledge to help you prepare questions and conversations with your care team.
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Keep your learning resources together. Use the course and companion handbook as part of one educational package.
Who is this for?
This collection is designed for expectant parents who want to learn more about labor and birth, explore their preferences, and prepare for conversations with their healthcare providers and support people.
You do not need to complete everything at once. Use the resources in a way that supports your learning, and remember that every birth is unique.
What you'll receive
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One digital Your Birth Your Way labor-preparation course in the format provided
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One downloadable Labor Prep Course Handbook in PDF format
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Educational activities and reflection prompts included in the handbook
Please note: This resource is for educational purposes only. It does not replace individualized medical advice, prenatal care, or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Discuss your personal circumstances and birth-related questions with your healthcare provider.
Digital product notice: This is a digital purchase. No physical item will be shipped. Your download or access instructions will be provided after purchase. Please review the product description to confirm which files and formats are included before completing your order.
Personal-use license: Your purchase is for your personal use only. You may not resell, redistribute, reproduce for commercial use, or share the purchased files publicly.