Cesarean Birth + Recovery
Whether you're prepping for a planned cesarean or want information just-in-case!
Over 30% of folks give birth via Cesarean in the United States and very few people realize how much control and agency you can have over the experience. Whether you’re already planning a cesarean birth or want to be educated “just-in-case”, this short and powerful class will give you practical knowledge that allows you to prepare in a way that work best for you and your family.
What's Covered
You'll have lifetime access to 11 videos including:
- How to prepare your mind + body for birth
- The difference between a typical cesarean birth and a family centered cesarean birth, including skin to skin contact, nursing in the OR, and microbiome seeding.
- When to schedule a cesarean birth and warning signs of labor
- What to expect from the hospital, triage, and pre-monitoring + questions to ask your doctor ahead of time
- Partner’s Responsibilities
- Overview of cesarean birth procedure
- Breath + Visualizations for Cesarean Birth
- Baby’s journey immediately postpartum
- Navigating the PACU + Postpartum Recovery
- And all the feels… that come up when you realize you’re having a cesarean birth
What’s Included
- ⌛️ 1 hour (11 video sections) of On-Demand instruction
- 📓 Custom 24-page workbook including our Birth Planning Worksheet, Hospital Packing List, Postpartum Recovery Tips, and Scar Tissue Massage Guide and much more
- 😮💨 Guided Breath and Visualization Exercise
- 💡Access to Birthsmarter's curated pregnancy and parenting resources page
- 🔑 Exclusive partner perks and discounts
- 💬 Weekly office hours and access to Birthsmarter educators
- 💛 Unbiased, non-judgmental, presentation of options
- 🌈 Inclusive Language