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What's New In the 3rd Edition

Up-to-date ACOG labor guidelines
Recent AAP circumcision & SIDS policies
More realistic animation of labor and procedures
All-new families and footage
Brand new unmedicated birth story
Parent chapter handouts

Available in two packages—choose the one that's right for the way you teach.

1. Premium Package: Double Disc

Perfect for classroom education.

Complete disc (8 chapters)
Express disc (5 chapters)
Facilitato’s Guide included on disc with 7 parent handouts you can easily share or print

2. Basic Package: Single Disc

Perfect for one-on-one education. Available in Spanish.

Complete disc (8 chapters)
Facilitator’s Guide included on disc with 7 parent handouts you can easily share or print

InJoy’s comprehensive Understanding Birth program supports your entire childbirth program by providing real-world video examples for all of your teaching points. With the all-new third edition you can be sure you are presenting the most recent evidence-based information in a way that appeals to today’s parents.

Current guidelines – Includes ACOG’s revised labor and early-term pregnancy guidelines, current AAP circumcision and SIDS policies, and up-to-date breastfeeding information
Modern animation – Uses the latest animation techniques to explain anatomy, labor, and medical procedures in a way parents will understand
Relatable stories – Engages parents with story-based education that features other families’ birth experiences and feelings
Objective voice – Explores a variety of birth choices in a positive, respectful way that does not dramatize the labor experience

Content Includes:

Pregnancy – fetal development, emotions, anatomy, discomforts, nutrition, preterm labor, hazards, exercise
Labor – signs labor is near, onset, stages overview, early labor, active labor, transition, 2nd stage, 3rd & 4th stages
Brandy’s Birth Story – unmedicated birth story shows stages of labor, comfort techniques, and partner support
Comfort Techniques – support team, massage, visualization, vocalization, breathing, relaxation, hydrotherapy, labor positions, pushing positions, pushing techniques
Medical Procedures – birth plans, BRAIN acronym, induction, monitoring, analgesics, epidurals, augmentation, 2nd stage interventions
Cesarean Birth – reasons for cesareans, risks, surgery preparation, anesthesia, surgery animation, breastfeeding, recovery
Newborns – appearance, procedures, first feeding, senses, crying, Abusive Head Trauma, sleep, SIDS safety
Postpartum – involution, lochia, perineum care, emotions (PPD), support, healthy habits, breastfeeding

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Additional Information

Closed Captioned	Yes
Release Year	2015
Program Length	Full Version: 146 min. • Express Version, 5 Chapters: 62 min.
Ages	13-Adult
Product Purchase Includes	Facilitator's Guide & Parent Handouts • Premium Package also includes Express version.
Number of Volumes	Single Volume
Price	BASIC: $399.95 • PREMIUM: $499.95

Testimonials

“Over the years, InJoy has consistently provided high-quality, evidence-based information for parents.
This DVD carries on that tradition. Thank you, InJoy!”
-Tamara Drechsler-Corbeil, MSN, RN, CLC

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“I love the graphics and animations. The couples in the video are so real and easy to relate to.”
-Diane Siadak, RNC, LCCE

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“Understanding Birth provides my classroom with great visuals and understanding of the normal birth process.”
-Heidi Overacker, LCCE, CPS, BLS

Facilitator's Guide With Parent Handouts: