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Category Archives: Childbirth Education
Biopsychology of Birth: Semester Wrap-Up
I’ve been thinking for a few weeks now about how to wrap-up the semester-long experience of teaching the Biopsychology of birth class. It really just boils down to one word: gratifying. Teaching in general is usually a satisfying experience for … Continue reading
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Activist in Training: Stephanie B. (post #2)
Before taking the class “biopsych of childbirth” I had never heard about a woman being able to have an orgasmic birth. After watching the movie and much discussion about the topic, I find it sad that women will electively opt … Continue reading
Activist in Training: Sandra R. (post #2)
The end of the Biopsychology of Birth experience is near and I have noticed a lot of changes in how I feel about women, their worth, and the control that we have of our lives and our children. Having this experience … Continue reading
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Acitivst in Training: Jenn G. (post #2)
It is interesting to see how much my mind has changed about giving birth, and how much information I have learned about birth from this class. I never knew that there was so much to know. One of the main … Continue reading
Acitivist in Training: Sarah H. (post #2)
My sophomore year of high school my biology teacher showed all of her students the movie “The Miracle of Life” without any sort of preparation, explanation or discussion. That was the extent of my education about birth and for many … Continue reading
The Contractions of Life
I realized that a lot of the techniques and tools that we learn so thoroughly in preparation for childbirth are very similar to coping skills that can help us deal with day-to-day life. Continue reading
Posted in Childbirth Education, General, mothering, Natural Childbirth
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