Magnificat Childbirth Education

COMPONENTS TO YOUR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION COURSE

Interactive items and syllabus

8-PDF FILEs - downloadable via Thinkific platform
Forums-Discussions - discussion boards on Thinkific platform
Things to do: Assignments - Turn in via email - quizzes are auto graded through Thinkific
Things to watch: Video Content - private linked videos for you to watch for each module!
Syllabus outline below:

Module One: Introduction to Childbirth covers what you will need to certify, the history of childbirth, an overview of dance of teaching childbirth book, God's design and control (which is all about anatomy), and the Christian aspect to the course.

Module Two: Nutrition, Pregnancy and Informed Consent covers the importance of informed consent, nutrition and spirituality of pregnancy, and some topics from your books Dance of Teaching and New Active Birth.
Module One: Introduction to Christian Childbirth covers what you will need to certify, the history of childbirth, an overview of dance of teaching childbirth book, God's design and control (which is all about anatomy), and the catholic aspect to the course.

Module Two: Nutrition, Pregnancy and Informed Consent covers the importance of informed consent, nutrition and spirituality of pregnancy, and some topics from your books Dance of Teaching and New Active Birth. Including the Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy Book. (Optional reading for non-Catholics).

Module Three: Exercises and Labour Stages covers exercise in pregnancy, depression, pregnancy surprise, stages of labour, and the reading material needed for this unit.

Module Four: Pain, Labour, and More covers emotions of labour, Christian childbirth and pain, and information on herbs and pregnancy.

Module Five: Birth & Business covers the third trimester, breathing, the birth plans or wishes. Covers the aspects of locations for classes, and some information on the Catholic Mother's Companion again optional for non-Catholics to read).

Module Six: Comfort Measures covers water birth, epidurals, environment and labour, the doulas birth bag and continuing coverage of A Catholic Mother's Companion to pregnancy.

Module Seven: Medical Options for Labor covers things like natural and medical inductions, newborn care, and a catholic overview.

Module Eight: Labor Challenges covers C-section, waterbirth, prolonged labour and other challenges that might occur.

The class will be covered over Thinkific with videos and coursework.

Books

Great books for you to read. Note: The Catholic book is optional for Catholics who want to read this as extra credit. The other books are required: (starred are required)
***The Christian Childbirth Handbook by Jennifer Vanderlaan
***"Dance of Teaching Childbirth Education"
****"New Active Birth" book by Janet Balakas
Optional: "A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy"

Full Curriculum outline

Your Full Curriculum outline below:

Module One: Introduction to Childbirth
- Introduction and Module One Section
- Module One PDF File
- Video Content is available on YouTube - Module One link below:
- 1.3 Discussions - corrections:
- Discussions Section and scope of practice
- Module one: Lesson assignments
- Note on Links and such in the PDF...
2Module 2: Choices at Childbirth
- Welcome Message for Module 2!
- Module 2 PDF File
- Private Video Link for Module 2
- Module 2 Discussions
- Assignment Reminders: Module Two
- Book Review #1 Time! And Guidelines for book reviews
- Module 2 Case Studies: Please choose 2 to do. Thank you.
- Journaling 2: Doula add-on students will get 50 extra points for doing this.
- Quiz for Module Two on Nutrition and things like that - (we did not have a quiz in module one).
- Anatomy Labeling exercise - to turn in please look at module 2
- Module Two: Second Quiz "Your Pregnancy Body"
- Module Project (two - do at least one)
- Note about handouts:
- Extra Credit Case Study (Last section of module 2) in conjunction with the Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy
3Module Three: Childbirth Course
- Welcome to module Three: Video of module 3
- Module 3 PDF - this is your main information
- Assignments for Module 3: Early section
- Discussions for Module 3
- Doula Add-on Assignment(s)
- Teaching Assignment - make an outline similar to this for dads
- Module 3 Assignments: Later portion of module
- Case Study Christian Childbirth Handbook
- Case Study Veronica
- Module Project
- Quiz over Stages of Labor and Module 3
4Module Four: Learning more about Childbirth Education
- Welcome module Four and Video for module 4.
- Module Four PDF File
- 4.1 section Discussions for Module Four
- Module 4 Quiz over First Trimester
- Quiz for Second Trimester
- CALM Case study
- 4.2 Section Discussions
- 4.2 Assignment (Two assignments for this section) Birth tools and Supply list
- 4.2 Quiz
- Extra Supplemental area - Herbs for Pregnancy discussion
- Case Study Cassidy and Mandy "having their baby" "right now"!!
- Treasure Hunt "quiz" - more of a fill it in quiz...so email to [email protected]
- 4.4 Assignment: Make Affirmation cards and extra credit exercise letting go of fears
- 4.5 Module Project: Breastfeeding outline
- Breastfeeding Book Review Requirement - remember to do 5 book reviews!
- Catholic Mother's Companion section assginments/discussions:
- Visualization Video - Add-on
5Module 5: Magnificat Childbirth Education - Third Trimester, Breathing, & More!
- Welcome & video for module 5
- Module Five PDF - this is updated - video will not have the extra slides we added a couple.
- 5.1 Discussion(s)
- Quiz over 3rd Trimester
- Massage Skills _ Doula-add on friends - if you are not doing doula this is extra credit
- 5.2 Section Discussions
- Visual birth plan (extra credit CBE - 50 points) - Doula add-on are to do this one for sure:
- Birth Plan Assignment to email in to us...100 points
- 5.3 Discussion(s)
- 5.3 "Fill in blank" quiz Extra credit
- Content Statement assignment *Required*
- 5.3 Full Lesson Assignment CBE - *Required*
- Location of Classes! Assignment!
- Rebozo Basic skills turn in * "Required" * by all students
- Bettering Lives of Outstanding Moms Assignment #1
- BLOOM book to read for full credit for the class - plus can count as book review!
- 5.5 Make a Dad Class for Module Project
- Extra info about dads and partners - verbal support tips!
6Module Six: Comfort Measures for Birth & More
- Welcome and Video for Lesson 6!
- Module 6 PDF File
- 6.1 Discussions
- 6.1 Assignment Make Labor Cards
- 6.2 Discussions
- 6.2 Doula Add-on Assignment (if CBE - extra credit)
- Breathing Assignment (again!) I don't think we did this yet...so required by all students...
- Massage skills for doulas in training - optional for CBE people....
- Jaw Skill
- Comfort Menu - Practice skills on birth ball - required for all students CBE/doula!! (Or do Miles circuit practice if you have no birth ball)
- Comfort Menu - Nourishment for Labor - try a labor aid recipe! "REQUIRED"
- Sample of Skills sheet for above section
- 6.3 Environment of Labor section - discussion and assignment choice b
- 6.4 Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy section
- Stillbirth Project (6.4 Section)
- Extra video about pushing...
7Module Seven: Medical options for labor and some business for CBE
- Welcome and what's in module 7 plus video link!
- Module 7: Medical Options - PDF
- 7.1 Discussion(s) on Induction and other topics
- 7.1 Assignment on Induction Methods (remember to email in to us)
- 7.1 Case Study A - please do!
- 7.1 Labor Rehearsals - Extra Credit 100 points - but highly recommended
- List of Terms to know - add to your term list
- 7.1 Quiz over Christian Childbirth Handbook Section
- 7.2 Assignment (Handout) on Epidural
- “Pushing Party” example in book pg. 68-71 Module Project Part A
- Module Project Choice B
- Extra credit assignment on breastfeeding class outline
- 7.2 Discussion
- Extra Supplement section "Required" by Doulas in training (add-on students who are paying for that option) otherwise extra credit or you may skip!
- "Case Study B" *Required by doulas in training - CBE can pick if so desired
- 7.3 Business for CBE and doulas 101: Appearances
- 7.3B - what about microphones?
- 7.3C Strengths? Weaknesses? Assignment!
- 7.3D Hospital CBE vs. private practice
- 7.3D Assignment hospital offering curriculum
- 7.3E Discussion on private based instruction for CBE
- 7.3F Interview a Childbirth Educator - if you have not done so yet - reminder to do this assignment!
- 7.3G Business Planning discussion and Business plan assignment (2 things - discuss and assignment)
- 7.4 Brainstorm for Curriculum, etc.
- 7.4 Certification requirement: make a fuller curriculum – it can be a 1-day, 3-day, 4-day, 6-week – any time frame
- 7.5 Water Birth Discussions (no quiz - we decided not to do one) - choose one discussion to do.
- 7.6 Catholic Mother's Companion Section: NICU Plan Project
- 7.6B Affirmation cards
- BLOOM discussion - required if doing the BLOOM support leadership add-on for moms
- 7.6C Infant Prague Devotion and more....
- Baptism discussion (extra credit) and no quiz for this module
8Module 8: Finally last CBE Module - more on postpartum and business!
- PDF of the module 8
- Video YouTube link of Module 8
- Book Review Guidelines and Reminder to do 5 book reviews
- 8.1 Discussions Labor Challenges from Christian Childbirth Handbook!
- 8.1 Assignment on Emergency birth kit
- Rebozo sifting information
- 8.1 Waterbirth Case Study
- 8.1 VBAC class outline assignment
- 8.2 New Active Birth Section: List Assignment for Hospital bag - doulas should do doula bag.
- 8.2 Discussions
- Quiz over 8.1 and 8.2
- 8,3A - Assignment - find a lactation IBCLC consultant or breastfeeding specialist
- Extra Credit: Sleep Sack Research
- In Lieu of Quiz - make a handout about Baby section
- 8.4 Business Section: Tips and Name discussion - also you may discuss all tips!
- Extra Section: Postpartum needs section
- Extra Section: Leviticus discussion
- Extra Section: Mom and Dad emotional needs - discussion
- 8.5 Module Project: Class policies statement
- CBE Certification Checklist!!
- Final Lesson plans info (just in case you have not done this yet)...
- Mother evaluation or Student who attended your course
- Self-Evaluation for Class - you fill out and turn in.
- Email us for Certificate!