Your First Trimester
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
30 min. You’re pregnant, and you’re wondering, now what? There is a lot to know about pregnancy, your changing body, and your developing baby. So much happens in that first trimester! You will experience changes in your body, your emotions, and your lifestyle. Your baby also goes through a lot of growth, developing into the little person you soon will see in less than nine months! This video takes a look at pregnancy in the first trimester and also talks about your baby’s journey in development. Topics include: •physical symptoms• pregnancy •symptoms •morning sickness •tiredness •breast tenderness •headaches •constipation •weight gain •back pain •emotional symptoms •moodiness •stress •heavy cramping •dehydration •bleeding •diet •caffeine •prenatal vitamins •exercise •sex •smoking •alcohol •fetal development Length 29:52 ©2018
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Prenatal Care
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
18 min. You’re pregnant, and you have a lot to consider. Car seats, baby’s room, baby clothes, and what brand of diapers you want to use. But the most important consideration right now is how you can take the best care of yourself and your developing baby. Your first step is setting up your prenatal care. In this video, we will discuss prenatal care, what you should expect at your prenatal checkups, and why they are so important to keeping you and your baby healthy.
Topics Include: health conditions •gestational diabetes •blood pressure •OB-GYN •midwife and folic acid ©2018
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Eating for Two
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
23 min. When you’re pregnant, both you and your baby need nourishment in order to thrive. But what does eating for two really mean? Do you get to eat one cookie for yourself and one for the baby, and should you double your portions? In this video, we will look at the diet a pregnant mom should consume and how many more calories are needed to support a healthy pregnancy. We’ll also talk about what foods are healthy, which ones to avoid, and how to manage those cravings that can drive you crazy!
Topics Include: weight gain •overeating •nutrition •Fruits •vegetables •grains •proteins •dairy •fats •oils •meals •snacks •sugars •caffeine •fish •Listeria •unpasteurized dairy •cravings •pica •obesity •underweight www.truetolifeproductions.com ©2018
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Your Ultrasound Appointment
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
18 min. Getting to see your unborn baby on an ultrasound machine is an exciting and special event for any parent. It’s like unwrapping a wonderful gift as the scanner zooms in on your baby moving and bouncing around in your womb. But, as exciting as it is to see, there is more to an obstetric ultrasound than just a thrill for the parents. Medical providers are also able to track the development, growth, due date, and overall health of an unborn baby. This video will discuss what to expect at an ultrasound appointment and will give an incredible glimpse of your unborn baby’s world.
Topics Include: sound waves •transvaginal •transabdominal •2D •3D •gestational sac •ectopic •genetic disorder •nuchal translucency •level-two ©2017
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First Trimester Expectations
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
21 min. Pregnancy is a nine-month unique experience. First Trimester Expectations introduces three couples as they figure out how their unplanned pregnancies fit into their lives. You are invited to journey with Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they share their first trimester in their own words and experiences.
Topics Include: Mariah •Tyler •Laila •Joseph •Mikayla •Kyle •Worries •Symptoms •medical concerns •moods •worries • CC: English/Spanish ©2020
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Your Second Trimester
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
25 min. Your first trimester is now behind you and you are likely feeling better. Morning sickness may have eased up and you may be thinking, “I’ve got this!” Your baby is growing rapidly, and you might even be starting to sport a cute little baby bump. The second trimester is often the most comfortable time for a pregnant mom! While you still may not be feeling or seeing much yet, there is a lot going on in your womb. In this video we’ll talk about how your body is changing, your baby’s journey in development, and what you can expect in your second trimester.
Topics Include: •itching •stretch marks •mask of pregnancy •back aches •leg aches •breast changes •Linea Nigra •vaginal discharge •hemorrhoids •varicose veins •dental changes •emotions •bleeding •swelling •headaches •vomiting •morning sickness •dizziness •exercise •smoking •drugs •alcohol •caffeine •fetal development Length 25:09 copyright True to Life Production ©2019
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Emotions of Pregnancy
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
25 min. Pregnancy can be a confusing time when it comes to your emotions. One minute you’re happy and overjoyed, and the next minute you may feel irritable or sad. And then, before you know it, your mood is swinging back the other way! Before you were pregnant, your emotions were likely more even-keeled. But now, look out! They may, at times, leave you feeling like a boat tossed around in a churning sea. Are you crazy? Is something wrong? No. You are pregnant. This video covers the physiological factors behind pregnancy mood swings and emotions, and all of the other factors that may affect a woman’s thoughts and feelings while she is pregnant, including depression, and survival tips to get a woman through the rough patches.
Topics Include: hormones •exercise •fluctuations •hCG •progesterone •dizziness •nausea •stress •negative feelings •temperament •depression •sleep •talk •eating • CC: English/Spanish ©2017
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What is Safe in Pregnancy
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
24 min. There is so much to consider when you are pregnant. Your entire lifestyle changes! You now must carefully consider what products you use when cleaning your home, what foods you eat, and whether you should have that morning cup-a-joe! You may even have some habits that will have to change or that you will have to put on hold. In this video, we will discuss what things are safe and what aren’t to help you have a healthy pregnancy.
Topics Include: diet •processed foods •dieting •wash hands •food care •foods to avoid •unsafe foods •smoked seafood •pate •unpasteurized dairy •fish •mercury •herbs •sprouts •pica •vitamins •unsafe herbs •saw palmetto •golden seal •dong quai •ephedra •yohimbe •pay d’arco •passion flower •black cohosh •blue cohosh •roman chamomile •pennyroyal •water •coffee • alcohol •caffeine •sugar •artificial sweeteners •exercise •hair dye •hot tubs •traveling •driving safety •cleaning products •cat litter •drugs •smoking www.truetolifeproductions.com ©2018
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Bonding with Your Unborn Baby
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
19 min. From conception to birth, your baby embarks on an incredible nine-month journey. She is developing and growing from her own genetic blueprints. Even though she is different, you can start bonding with her while she is still growing in your womb. Learn about her incredible journey and how you and she are connected and explore the incredible masterpiece that is your son or daughter. Topics include: • Pregnancy
• Conception•First Trimester•Fetal Development•Second Trimester
•Third Trimester•Connection• Bonding• Ultrasound•Unborn baby ©2018
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Second Trimester Expectations
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
22 min. Pregnancy is a nine-month unique experience. Second Trimester Expectations continues on with the stories of Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they experience their pregnancies in their own unique life situations. You are invited to be a part of their stories as you journey with them and gain some insight about pregnancy from these real-life perspectives.
Topics Include: Mariah •Tyler •Laila •Joseph •Mikayla •Kyle •Worries •Symptoms •medical concerns •moods •worries • Closed Captioning: English/Spanish ©2020
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Your Third Trimester
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
26 min. You are moving into your third trimester, and you’re feeling VERY pregnant. Your baby is getting bigger, and you can feel her moving and kicking. What is going on in there?! While your body is changing to accommodate your growing baby, you are likely feeling more tired, but also strangely energized. You have a baby coming soon!! In this video we’ll talk about your changing body, what you might be feeling, your baby’s journey in development, and what you can expect in your third trimester.
Topics Include: shortness of breath •heartburn •swelling •hemorrhoids •constipation •leg cramps •stretch marks •tender breasts •belly button •insomnia •baby dropping •braxton hicks •emotions •exercise •fever and chills •bleeding •labor •mucus plug •ruptured amniotic sac •signs of labor •fetal movement • Closed Captioning: English/Spanish ©2019
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The Final Stretch
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
21 min. On your mark, get set, GO! The end of your pregnancy feels like one hundred days packed into one long month that oddly doesn’t seem long enough to get everything done to bring your baby home. There is so much to do and keep track of before birth! In this video we talk about the things in your pregnancy that you need to keep a close eye on, the things you need to prepare for, and how to recognize the important signs of labor. Phew! Hang in there! You really are on the final stretch!
Topics Include: 3rd-trimester •Monitoring fetal movement •kick count •Braxton Hicks •birth plan •home help •baby items •crib •bassinette •car seat •travel •diaper bag •mucus plug •effacement •dilation •rupturing membranes •leaking water •bleeding •decreased fetal movement •contractions •early labor •active labor •transition • Closed Captioning: English/Spanish ©2020
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Your Unborn Baby’s Secret World
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
16 min. As recently as 25 years ago, we thought unborn babies were unaware of anything outside the womb. Since then, though, science has gained a better understanding of Your Unborn Baby’s Secret World. That secret place inside you where your unborn baby resides is not a deep, dark cave where she is hidden away, awaiting her birth. Far from it, your womb is her classroom, where she has begun a lifetime of learning, sampling, accepting, and rejecting - in short the process of growing that will continue throughout her life, from conception on.
Topics Include: 1st trimester •2nd trimester •3rd trimester •Ultrasound •learn in the womb •hear in womb •hears music •sees light •taste in womb •unborn baby •sucking thumb •mood • Closed Captioning: English ©2014
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Big Belly Mom Hacks
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
28 min. Everyone may seem like an expert when it comes to your pregnancy. Friends, family, and even strangers may offer advice as you experience the changes that come with your pregnancy. Even when this advice comes from well-meaning friends and family, it is important to make sure it is GOOD advice. In this video, we will talk about how to overcome some of the more usual challenges and discomforts with some mom-tried and approved tips.
Topics Include: 2nd trimester •3rd trimester •hacks •clothes •stretchy pants •waistband extenders •DIY elastic waistbands •tops •DIY Tunic •belly bands •DIY belly band •bra extender •sports bra •secondhand clothes •nausea hacks •crackers •ginger •lemon •smoothie •DIY ginger syrup •headache hacks •tendon pain hacks •rest •decaf •yoga •meditation •water •massage •varicose veins hacks •weight •prop feet •swelling feet hacks •skincare hacks •stretch mark hacks •acne hacks •sleep hacks • Closed Captioning: English ©2017
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Third Trimester Expectations
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
23 min. Pregnancy is a nine-month unique experience. Third Trimester Expectations completes the stories of Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they enter their final trimester of pregnancy. You are invited to journey with them to end as they have their babies!
Topics Include: 3rd trimester •Mariah •Tyler •Laila •Joseph •Mikayla •Kyle •Worries •Symptoms •medical concerns •moods •worries • Closed Captioning: English/Spanish ©2020
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Labor Expectations
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
15 min. They did it! Couples Laila & Joseph, Mikayla & Kyle, and Mariah & Tyler each had their babies! I bet you can’t wait to see how it all turns out in this final video! Join these three couples as their pregnancies come an end and experience labor and delivery with them as they have their babies. Topics include:•Mariah•Tyler•Laila•Joseph•Mikayla•Kyle•Labor
•Contractions•Pushing•Epidural•Pitocin • Closed Captioning: English/Spanish ©2020
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Preparing for a C-Section
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
25 min. When you were first pregnant, you may not have thought too much about the birth. After all, it felt like it was a hundred years away. But now as you near the end, you may have been told that you’re having a c-section, or maybe you’re just concerned that your delivery could turn into a c-section in the end. And you may be wondering, “What will it be like?” In this video, we talk about the things you can do to prepare for having a c-section that will make healing and caring for your baby easier. We’ll also talk about the procedure to help you understand what will happen on the big day! Topics include: •C-Section•Labor delivery•Breach•Surgery•Anesthesia
•Birth Plan•Meals Prepared Ahead • Closed Captioning: English/Spanish ©2020
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Getting Ready: Nesting
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
20 min. It’s a mystery. Birds do it, hamsters do it, and other animals do it too, including humans. Nesting—is it an animalistic science-proven instinct or just a big belly felt eureka moment? Women in their last month or weeks of pregnancy are often spurred on by bursts of energy, sometimes at a frenzied pace, to get ready for a new baby. In this video, we will look at what nesting is and why it happens. Does it lead to labor or is it just an old wives’ tale? Before you get out your broom and mop, let’s examine some safe ways to get your nesting mojo on and when that mojo goes too far.
Topics Include: 3rd trimester •nesting •energized •cleaning •organizing •cautions •baby’s room •baby equipment •meals ahead •contact list •pack hospital bag •overnight bag •longer-term bag •car seat • Closed Captioning: English ©2018
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Labor and Delivery: Getting Ready
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
23 min. Giving birth IS tough, but having a baby is amazing! But you might be wondering what to expect. In this video we’ll talk about three important things you need to know as you approach your baby’s birth:
1. How childbirth works including why you have pain in labor.
2. The five clues that tell you labor is here.
3. The four stages of labor and what to expect in each.
You can do this, and we’re going to help you! And when it’s all over, you’ll be so proud of what you’ve accomplished in giving birth.
Topics Include:
•Pain •Childbirth•Signs of Labor•Lightening•Lose Mucus Plug•Water Breaking•Lower Back & Belly Pain•Labor Contractions•Timing Contractions• Pre-Term Labor•Stages of Labor•Early or Latent Phase•Crowning• Active Phase• Transition Phase•Pushing & Delivery•Expelling the Placenta•Postpartum Period•Braxton Hicks • Closed Captions: English/Spanish ©2021
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Labor and Delivery: Natural Comfort Measures
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
23 min. Pain in childbirth can feel pretty scary. You might wonder, “can I handle it?! What if I can’t?” In this video we talk all about managing pain the natural way. That’s right, without any pain medication. You can do this! You’ll learn about the three Rs: relaxation, ritual, and rhythm to help you manage pain. Then we discuss various natural comfort techniques to help you lessen the sensation pain. We also discuss the benefits to a more natural birth, and why learning them is helpful, even if you’re planning on the epidural. • Closed Captions: English/Spanish ©2021
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Labor and Delivery: Medical Pain Relief, Interventions, and Procedures
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
21 min. Having a baby is hard work and choosing how you manage your pain is important. You get to choose! Do you want to take away some or most of the pain? But you should know that choosing a medicated option will lead to certain interventions and procedures. In this video we talk about your medical pain relief options, the interventions they lead to, and some of the medical procedures you might face in childbirth. Well show you how to make great decisions in the moment using the B.R.A.I.N. method so that you have the best birth experience possible. • Closed Captions: English/Spanish ©2021
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Labor and Delivery: Training Your Birth Coach
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
21 min. Having a baby is HUGE…and likely not something you want to do alone. Research has shown that when you have one or two support persons by your side, you are more likely to stick to your birth plan and have fewer interventions. And it’s just nice having someone there to help. In this video, we’ll talk about what a birth coach does, who to choose, and how to train them so that you have the best birth experience possible. • Closed Captions: English/Spanish ©2021
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New Eye Contact Means Love
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
18 min. Eye contact is considerably more important to us throughout our lives than we may imagine. Even as infants, it is key to the process of establishing emotional bonds with family. This video explores the development that is supported and the bonding that is encouraged through the intentional use of up-close eye contact. ©2021
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OLD Eye Contact Means Love
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
11 min. THIS LESSON WILL BE REMOVED 12/1/21. PLEASE USE THE NEW VERSION. Eye contact is considerably more important to us throughout our lives than we may imagine. Even as infants, it is key to the process of establishing emotional bonds with family. This video explores the development that is supported and the bonding that is encouraged through the intentional use of up close eye-contact. Topics include: • Eye Contact•Communication•Emotional Needs•Love•Disapproval•Failure to Thrive Syndrome•Learning•Newborn • Closed Captions: English ©2014
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Infant Temperament
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11 min. The basic needs of most babies are all the same; but every baby has a unique temperament. This video looks at the different types of temperament and helps the viewer understand the natural differences that can be cherished in each child. Topics include: • Temperament•Home Environment•Emotions•Reading Baby Signals•Colic•Brain development • Closed Captions: English
©2014
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The Importance of Bonding
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
12 min. The love bond between child and parent is the foundation upon which all discipline, relationships and self-esteem is based. This video instructs both on the importance of bonding and good practices to promote bonding between infants and mothers. Topics include: •Bonding•Nurturing
•Comforting•Emotional Development•Mental Development•Communication
•Brain Development•Mother’s Voice•Five Senses • Closed Captions: English ©2014
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Infant Expectations
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
20 min. The first hours, days, and weeks with your newborn baby can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn and know! What will my baby look like? What is normal? What kind of behaviors can I expect? Should my baby really sleep so much? Why does my baby cry so much? Is it colic? What if there are complications? What is the right treatment? This video will help new mothers know what to expect with their newborn child and equip them to make the transition from pregnancy to parenting a newborn.
Topics Include: newborn •newborn •appearance •vernix •skin-to-skin •lanugo •rashes •blotches •white spots •umbilical cord •weak neck •holding baby •first day •awake •alert •vision •sleep •eat •latching •coming home •car seat •normal behaviors •sleeping •feeding •breathing •crying •colic •reflexes •sucking reflex •grasp reflex •first bowel movement •stool •jaundice •bilirubin •phototherapy •weight loss •dehydration •infection • Closed Captions: English ©2016
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Infant Hygiene
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
22 min. Caring for an infant does not require vast amounts of training or an advanced degree. Caring for an infant simply requires a dedicated parent willing to respond to a child’s needs in appropriate ways. This video provides standard techniques of care that will help parents to provide for their infant’s day-to-day hygiene needs.
Topics Include: newborn •diapering •cloth diapers •disposable diapers •diaper rash •umbilical stump and diapering •bath basics •water temp •bath frequency •bath safety •clipping fingernails •clipping toenails •skin care •newborn skin •sunscreen •baby hair •cradle cap •umbilical care •umbilical stump •infection •circumcision care •non-circumcision care •penis care • Closed Captions: English ©2016
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Simple Infant Care
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19 min. Many less common but important topics of infant care are not often discussed, particularly from a researched and documented position. This video will provide mothers with information on a variety of less common subjects that are important to the well-being of their child. Some of these include how to hold a newborn, techniques for soothing a crying baby, bed sharing, burping, infant walkers, pacifiers, and more. Each section is based on research and professional recommendations by leading medical organizations. After watching this video, new parents will be able to make informed and study-based choices in each subject for the care of their newborn.
Topics Include: newborn •bed-sharing •co-sleeping •SIDS •sudden infant death syndrome •room-sharing •crying •crying checklist •crying spells •soothing •swaddling •skin-to-skin •pacifier •burping •spit up •vomiting •holding •supporting neck •infant carriers •check carrier •back carrier •car seat carriers •infant walkers •dressing infant • Closed Captions: English ©2016
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Taking Care of Yourself after Childbirth
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40 min. Women are often taught to consider the needs of others before their own. After giving birth, it is critical for a woman to take good care of herself so that she is better equipped to care for her newborn. Things like postpartum healing, rest, nutrition, exercise, and how to handle the baby blues help her settle into her new role as a mom. This video will share tips on what to expect after giving birth, and how a postpartum woman can take great care of herself.
Topics Included : postpartum healing •vaginal discharge •postpartum contractions •sore muscles •hemorrhoids •breast leaking •breast engorgement •vaginal recovery •c-section recovery •caesarean recovery •rest •sleep •nutrition •constipation •postpartum exercise •Kegel exercises •emotions •PPD •postpartum depression •baby blues •returning to work • Closed Captions: English ©2016
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Postpartum Depression
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
28 min. Pregnancy and birth are supposed to be a joyful time. The excitement of parenthood and a new baby, dreams of your sweet family, and those wonderful bonding moments. But all of this may lose some of its joy because of maternal depression and anxiety. This depression or anxiety can begin during pregnancy and worsen after birth. It can be as mild as the “baby blues” or as disabling as postpartum depression or anxiety. This video takes a look at the “baby blues,” postpartum depression, and the difference between them. We’ll also talk about what to do if you have postpartum depression and some helpful tips on how to function at home and how to improve your mood.
Topics Included: 3rd trimester •after birth•blues •sadness •weepiness •sleeping problems •PPD •postpartum depression •postpartum anxiety •PPD causes •PPD symptoms •PPD treatment •PPD psychosis •paranoia •hallucinations •harming baby • Closed Captions: English ©2018
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Going it Alone
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25 min. When looking at being a mother, many don’t understand the important pieces that need to work together to make a life with a young child. This DVD goes through the essential needs of every single mother including the 4 most important: Shelter, Income, Food, and Transportation. Each need is discussed and options are given as possible solutions. Then, the emotional needs of both the mother and the child are discussed and advice and help is given to encourage an emotionally healthy family. Finally, their intellectual needs are discussed with encouragement for continuing education and appropriate play for the child.
Topics Included: • 2nd trimester •3rd trimester •single parenting •basic needs •parenting alone •shelter •Income •work •assistance •food •WIC •transportation •budgeting •emotional needs •friendships •dating •dating dangers •baby’s emotional needs •discipline •schooling •GED •college •technical schools •online school •parenting classes •planning •goals • Closed Captions: English ©2015
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At Risk Pregnancy
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
24 min. There is risk in everything we do in life, including starting a family. Most pregnancies progress just fine, but sometimes along the way, a complication can arise. It’s scary when this happens. In this video, we will look at the different medical conditions that can affect your pregnancy or your health, what to do if you experience concerning symptoms, what symptoms you should always see your medical provider about, and how to get through a complication. In the end, all we want is a healthy baby and a healthy YOU.
Topics Included: 2nd-trimester •3rd trimester •scary pregnancy news •asthma •diabetes •high blood pressure •STDs •depression •thyroid disease •gestational diabetes •placenta previa •preeclampsia • Closed Caption: English ©2018
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Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs & Pregnancy
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
38 min. From the time you find out you’re pregnant, you will want to give your baby the best start at life. However, unhealthy lifestyle choices and addictions can have a serious impact on the growth and development of your unborn baby. This impact can sometimes happen before you even know you’re pregnant. It’s hard to imagine how everything you put in your body - whether it’s inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin - can affect her! Changing lifestyle habits and overcoming addictions is tough and takes strength, perseverance, and often outside help. This video will cover the effects of smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs during pregnancy. It will cover how these activities affect your developing baby, your pregnancy, and you. It will also cover some of the long-term, developmental issues your child may face from exposure to these harmful chemicals. This video will offer tips on how to successfully quit smoking, drinking, or using drugs, as well as when you should consider asking for help.
Topics Included: 1st trimester •2nd trimester •3rd trimester •smoking •alcohol use •drugs •addiction •risk to baby •SIDS •stillborn •premature birth •birth defects •lung damage •e-cigarettes •secondhand smoke •third-hand smoke •quitting •fetal alcohol spectrum disorder •FASD •fetal alcohol syndrome •FAS •OTC drugs •herbs •street drugs •marijuana •cocaine •methamphetamine •meth •heroin • Closed Caption: English ©2017
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
17 min. You’ve seen the stories in the news of babies who’ve been violently shaken and then died from their injuries. Most of us think, “Not me! I would never do that!” There are very few people who set out to hurt a baby. But when you are at your wits end, actions can become chaotic and extreme, and sadly, sometimes end with a baby being shaken violently. Learn the three things you need to do to protect your baby and yourself, and what to do if things go too far.
Topics Included: 3rd trimester •after birth •abusive head trauma •AHT •shaking a baby •crying •inconsolable crying •violent shake •soothing •caregivers •risks •death •disabilities • Closed Caption: English/Spanish ©2019
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Expecting Twins & More
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
24 min. Do you remember the moment? The one where you discovered you were having twins…or more? You may have been joyful, shocked, and then a little scared. There is a lot of work to bringing one baby home for the first time, but what if you’re bringing home two…or three? Are there things you need to do in your pregnancy with twins that you don’t do when you’re having just one, and how do you prepare for bringing home more than one baby? We’ll talk about all of this and more in Preparing for Twins or More!
Twins are one thing, but what if you have MORE?! Handling that many newborn babies at one time can be tough and scary, but here are some ways you can prepare yourself during and after pregnancy to making bringing home your little ones that much easier! Topics include: • Twins
•Multiples•Ultrasound•Diet & Exercise•Labor & Delivery•Enlist Helpers
•Pre Term Labor•Preeclampsia•Gestational Diabetes•Morning Sickness
•Pregnancy Hormones•Pregnancy Induced Hypertension • Closed Caption: English/Spanish ©2020
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Simply Breastfeeding: Goals and Benefits
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
29 min. In this series you will learn the benefits that come with breastfeeding. You will learn helpful techniques used by a lot of moms to make feeding your baby so much easier. In this first lesson your goals for breastfeeding are discussed and what the professionals recommend. The benefits of breastfeeding are also covered, not just for your baby but for you as well. Topics include: • Breastfeeding•Bonding•Reduces Reflux
•Pumping•Antibodies•Breast Milk•Long-term Health Benefits•Weight Loss
•Nicer diapers•Decreases Risk of Postpartum Depression•Healthier for Baby•Goals & Benefits•Cost Savings
(Third Part Content: My Baby Experts) ©2020
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Simply Breastfeeding: Your Breast Milk
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
19 min. In this lesson you will learn about breastmilk and all the nutritional value it provides for your baby. This video also covers what to expect after giving birth and how to best bond with your baby while feeding them. Topics include: •Breastfeeding•Breast Milk•Nutritional Value•Custom Made
•Easily Digested•Breast Growth•Colostrum•Transitional Milk•Skin-to-Skin Contact•Milk Production•Lactation Process•Mature Milk
(THIRD PARTY CONTENT: My Baby Experts) ©2020
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Simply Breastfeeding: Starting Right and a Good Latch
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
32 min. Lesson three in this series serves as a way to help mothers prepare for their first couple of days of breastfeeding. Techniques on how to get your baby to latch correctly are discussed. Topics include: •Breastfeeding How-To•Feeding Cues•Position & Latch•Improper Latch
•Release Technique•Ending Feeding•Is Baby Eating Enough•Nurse Frequently•Lactation Consultant•Natural Reflexes•Cracked and Sore Nipples•Breast Milk•Skin-to-Skin Contact•Unwrap Baby•Supply and Demand•Sucking Reflex
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Simply Breastfeeding: Positions & First Weeks
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
24 min. This video helps moms understand different breastfeeding positions to better help with feeding their baby. Handling common breastfeeding challenges in the first weeks after birth are covered as well. Topics include: •Breastfeeding•Breast Milk•Positions•Cross Cradle Position•Cradle Position•Football Hold Position•Clutch Position•Side-lying Position•Laid-back Position•Sore Nipples•Latch Technique•Mastitis•Breast Infection•Milk Supply•Engorgement•Feeding Frequently•Hand Expressing Milk•Green Cabbage Leaves•Cluster Feeding•Supplementing•Burping Baby•Baby Getting Enough Milk•Growth Spurts•Baby Weight Gain
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Simply Breastfeeding: Your Milk Supply and You
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
23 min. This video gives a better understanding of how supply and demand work when it comes to breastfeeding and how a breastfeeding mother can do id she is experiencing problems. Topics include: •Breastfeeding
•Breast Milk•Milk supply•Supply and Demand•Improper Latch•Breast Pumps•Expressing Milk•Self Care•Stay Hydrated•Formula Feeding
•Baby’s Digestive System•Tongue-Thrust Reflex•6-8 Wet Diapers Daily
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Labor 101: Intro and Options
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
20 min. *This lesson will be retired 12/31/2021* The goal of this series is to give you a better understanding of your choices at birth and to serve as an educational video on the birthing process. In the first section of the Labor 101 series you will learn about the possible options and techniques used to handle pain when giving birth as well as learning the benefits and risks that come with each choice.
•Labor•Delivery•Labor Options•Pain and Childbirth•Pain Management•Birthing Choices•C-section•Caesarean Section•Dilation
•Epidural•Spinal•Narcotics•Water Therapy•Touch and Massage•Natural Endorphins•Labor Pain•Birth Plan • Closed Captions: English/Spanish
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Labor 101: Interventions & Labor
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
14 min. *This lesson will be retired 12/31/2021* In this section of the labor 101 series you will be taken through the process of going through labor and techniques that can help make it easier on you and your body. Indicators and expectations for each stage of labor are explained and some suggestions to ease the labor are given.
Topics include: •Labor•Delivery•Interventions•Preparing for Childbirth
•Cesarean Section•C-Section•Choosing Doctor•First Stage Labor
•Cervical Exam•Cervical Effacement•Cervical Dilation•Station•Early First Stage Labor•Active Labor•Transition Phase•Contractions•When to Go to Hospital • Closed Captions: English/Spanish
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Labor 101: Moving Through Labor
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
20 min. *This lesson will be retired 12/31/2021* In this section you will learn how to be better prepared and informed on your birth so that there are little to no interventions needed during the labor and delivery process. Going into labor is also discussed and how your body prepares to deliver your baby. Topics include: •Labor
•Delivery•Transition Stage•Epidural•Pain Management•Working through labor•Contractions•Second Stage Labor•Pushing•Crowning•Squatting Position•Sensory Overload • Closed Captions: English/Spanish
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Labor 101: What to Expect
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
35 min. *This lesson will be retired 12/31/2021* Mental, physical, and emotional preparation for birth are discussed in this section as well as techniques to help train your body for the physical demands of labor. The role of your birth coach is also discussed and what they can do to help you relax and stay calm throughout the process.
Topics include: •Labor•Delivery•Coping Techniques•Comfort Measures
•Relaxation•Deep Abdominal Breathing•Panting Patterns•Slow Breathing
•Contractions•Coaches Role•Birthing Process•Active Labor•Labor Preparation • Closed Captions: English/Spanish
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