biomechanics for birth live - pre course materials (2)
biomechanics for birth - face to face info and pre course material
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to improve the birth experience by avoiding the difficulties and trauma frequently associated with labour dystocia. It promotes a fundamental shift in our understanding of how the physiological processes of birth work including:
- a deeper understanding of pelvic anatomy and physiology, pelvic dynamics, the mechanical relationship between the pelvis and the rest of the body
- the dynamic interaction of the mother /baby dyad
- the importance of mobility through pregnancy and labour
- better recognition of symptoms of suboptimal positions.
- recognising activities and lifestyles that increase the chances of labour dystocia,
- learning observational tools to recognise signs of a mechanical disruption during pregnancy and the birth process
- learning techniques and positions, based on the principles of biomechanics, that increase space in the pelvis and avoid medical interventions.
- understanding the nature of the institutional obstacles to physiological birth
on the day
The live session runs all day from 9-30am to between 5 and 5-30pm - Lunch will be around about 1pm and will last for around about an hour (excuse the lack of precision but the first part of the course is highly interactive so if it runs on it's because you have so much to contribute!)
The morning focusses on the physiology of birth, the environmental and clinical factors that impede physiology and how sometimes small changes in thinking and approach can make a big difference to birth outcomes. The afternoon session goes through postions and movements that are frequently have a profound effect on the course of labour.
Please dress in comfortable loose fitting clothes. If you have a scarf or rebozo bring it along with you.
Pre-course study
Please be sure to go through all of the pre course material - and please don't leave it till the evening before the live sessions! There's quite a lot to absorb and you will not get the most out of the live day if you don't do your homework!
Pre-course module 1 explores the structure of the pelvis, and the dynamic relationship between the ligaments, muscles and bones that form this complex piece of human architecture. An understanding the biomechanics of the pelvis allows a better understanding of the physical restrictions created by pelvic imbalance and the way space impacts the baby's journey through the birth canal.
This is a precourse activity - try and develop detailed understanding of the points raised through the video - it is important to be comfortable with AP basics to get the best out of the live sessions.
Several people have had trouble reading the words on the slide show - this small gallery gives access to higher resolution stills and some bonus anatomical drawings
Precourse module 2 will help you understand and feel confident about the detail of the techniques and positions - and help make the live practice go far more smoothly.
Please wear loose comfortable clothing for this session. Try and arrange to join with a colleague for modules two and four - otherwise try and persuade a friend or partner to be on hand to help practice the movements.
Video links
- Module 2.1 Using the rebozo
- Module 2.2 Sidelying release
- Module 2.3 Forward leaning Inversion
- Module 2.4 Hip Squeeze
It is important that you understand contraindications and correct positioning so the woman or birthing person can benefit fully from the techniques. Please pay attention to safety advice. Informed consent should always be gained, appropriate professional monitoring and documentation should accompany use of these techniques.
DON'T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE GUIDE TO POSITIONS
There's a new feature. We've built a Mobile Phone version of positions guide availalbe here. It isn't an app - copy the link into your mobile phone and download the pdf. The files will be resident on your phone so no internet required to find it - just use your phone's PDF reader .
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