"This very simple app is fantastic. So easy. So simple. So informative."Loaded with all the latest know-how on subjects from labor dancing to massage techniques to waiting for an epidural, this class-in-your palm is a real bargain, and you can even take it with you into the delivery room! -- Pregnancy & Newborn MagazineThis Childbirth Class in a Nutshell will be your guide to greater comfort and ease as you prepare to birth your baby. iBirth is for all women no matter your birthing preference - natural, medicated, or cesarean.HOW TO USE iBIRTH:- Practice along with the videos prior to labor so that you are confident on labor day- If desiring an epidural, use the videos as a guide to remain comfortable until the medicine arrives- In labor, move along with the laboring woman and her doula in the videos - especially helpful if using NO pain medication- Use as a personal nutrition consultant to find the foods that are healthiest and most essential in pregnancy- Use as an on-the-go childbirth class - in case you did not take one- Use as a refresher to your childbirth class - especially if this is your second baby or beyond- Partners can practice all of the helpful massage techniques to be ready to support mom on labor day****FEATURES****CONTRACTION TIMERThe value of a contraction timer is found in its simplicity and ease of use. In labor, timing contractions is just one of the many items you'll be attending to. This app is intended to make timing contractions so easy that you won't be distracted from what really matters - caring for mom. Simple and easy to use interface Tracks duration and interval of contractions History report for tracking labor progress over timePRENATAL NUTRITIONDo you know exactly what foods to eat and how much of each food is required to meet your daily needs while pregnant? Take the guesswork out of meal planning with this extensive nutrition guide. Make both shopping and eating during pregnancy simple and straightforward. Heres what youll find: Detailed description of what to eat in pregnancy The most nutrient-rich foods for each food group Benefits of each nutrient for mom and baby Tips to enhance absorption Sections devoted to those with alternative diets (vegetarian/ dairy-free)VIDEOSFor many moms-to-be, anticipating labor and delivery is one of the scariest parts of pregnancy. With Positions for Labor, youll be able to reduce this fear by learning what to expect and what positions may make your birthing experience more comfortable. The outstanding video selection includes: View 23 short clips of the best birthing positions Why each position is so helpful How to work with your body for a faster labor Positions that help align baby for easier delivery Practical ways partner can help during laborTIPS & LISTSWorried that youll forget something when the big day comes? With Birth Secrets, youll learn 140 incredibly useful tips to ensure you are prepared. Whether you are planning an unmedicated birth, an epidural, or a c-section, these lists cover everything! Questions to ask your Dr. or Midwife How to best manage a c-section Helpful visualizations Tried and true birth secrets Getting the most out of your epidural Tips for handling a long labor And much more This project was birthed as we discussed what we would tell our closet girlfriends about pregnancy and birth if we only had 15 minutes of their time. Over our years of working with moms-to-be, one of the most common sentiments we hear is I wish someone would have told me. You will be amazed by the amount of practical advice offered in this app, written by a doula and a Doctor of Psychology both childbirth educators and moms.
