Are you afraid of labor pain?
Are you uncertain about what the pain of childbirth really feels like?
Are you feeling anxious that it might be the most pain you've ever experienced in your life so far?
It would totally make sense if you are believing that, after all, it's what western culture brainwashes us to think. That it is the worst pain in the world!
Here's the truth: it's not the worst pain a human can feel. Women who have given birth and also had kidney stones all report that the pain of kidney stones was much much more painful than giving birth.
When birth happens in movies and tv shows that's the script, right? But only because drama sells. If birth was portrayed as more calm and not excruciating it would be boring to watch haha.
Do you think sometimes that you just don't know how you will cope with labor other than with an epidural?
Likely you've heard that an epidural can be ok (it definitely can be), or even great many women have told you. But you might be surprised to hear that the timing of it is actually really important, so that it doesn't affect your labor.
Don't believe that it's an absolute that getting an epidural always leads to a need for Pitocin (the artificial hormone used to keep contractions happening). Nor that it always leads to a cesarean birth. But do know that the truth is yes, these 2 things are more likely to happen with an epidural. What often isn't talked about is that you can reduce your chances of a c-section or an augmented labor (Pitocin) by managing mindfully the use of an epidural. In Rava Womb Birth Prep you'll learn how to do this.
Are you worried about getting to the hospital too soon? And being turned away at the Labor and Delivery unit and sent home? Or you've heard the longer you are there the more interventions they'll want to do (this is true).
They don't accept you into the labor and delivery unit until you're at a certain stage in labor (in Canada this is true, it is 5 to 6 cm dilation). In other countries it is the same as Canada and in some places it depends on the type of hospital you give birth in. So if an epidural is part of your coping plan, just know you cannot get one at 1 cm dilation.
And you wouldn't want to!! Because having an epidural that early has very negative consequences on how your labor will go. In the shortest phrase possible: "epidurals really mess with labor!" But these effects can be mitigated, somewhat.
So you won't be able to get an epidural the moment your labor starts, so how are you going to cope up until that point? Rava Womb Birth Prep teaches you so many coping practices.
If you are having any of those thoughts, then it's likely you don't yet have what you'll need to get through childbirth. And these thoughts aren't unique to you. Many - most - expectant mothers have these thoughts. In our Western culture, we've been taught to fear childbirth pain and told that childbirth is terrible. So no wonder you might be wondering about all these things, and so much more!
Rava Womb Birth Prep Course
Rava Womb's signature course that you take from the comfort of your home, so that means no set schedule! You have the freedom of learning when you want because the course is 100% recorded. Enjoy learning at your own pace.
The knowledge, tools, practices and guidance are delivered in 5 ways:
1. Video: Rava teaching with incredible slides, images, video and illustrations (not a lot of birth videos and if you don't feel ready to see any video of birth yet, just skip ahead)
2. Audio: some lessons are delivered via audio, but the majority of them are video. All of the hypnosis and meditation training for your mind is delivered via audio
3. Some written material to read and helpful worksheets you can download
4. For the birth partners supporting: this course is packed with multiple cheat sheets for you!
5. This course is anchored in research and evidence-based practices in childbirth. Therefore you'll find many links to additional information if you want to read more; and links to recommended birth videos
How do you take the course? Access is granted to the RavaWomb learning portal - we give you a username and password. There you will find all your modules and lessons.
2 choices: access the RavaWomb portal from your browser or in our app
What's included? 13 modules - keep scrolling to see what they modules are
Bonuses — Value: $855 — When you choose the Pay in Full option:
• Live Q & A + Coaching 40 minute 1 : 1 Zoom Session with Rava Burke (value: $150) Benefit from her experience and get your unique questions answered!
• Lifetime Membership in the RavaWomb forum/group (value: $500)
• Birthing Affirmations - recorded so you can listen to them over and over in your pregnancy and be soothed by Rava's calming voice (value: $75)
• Extra Cheat Sheets for the Supporting Partner (value: $65)
• Guidance on communication that's essential to have with your partner (value: priceless - let's keep your relationship on track after your baby arrives)
• Guides for pregnancy, birth and postpartum (value: $65)
Are you thrilled about your baby, but have fears, concerns and questions
about birth, parenting or postpartum?
Going in blindly, and just hoping for the best, almost always results in suffering, struggle and often even birth trauma. Instead gain priceless confidence in yourself!
You'll be ready. Promise. You just need some support to get there
Learn from one of the most experienced doulas and childbirth educators Rava Burke, who has prepared 2000+ couples for childbirth
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•Extra Cheat Sheets for Supporting Partner (value: $65)
• Guides for pregnancy, birth & postpartum (value: $65)
• Guidance on communication that's essential to have with your partner (value: priceless - let's keep your relationship on track after your baby arrives)
The Golden Hour
>> How to protect the "golden hour": the 1 to 2 hours after your baby comes into the world; and if you're having a hospital birth what to say and do to ensure this happens.
>> The importance of this period for the newborn, for the mother, exactly what it is, and common newborn procedures that can wait.
>> What is the partner's role in this? Quite crucial - learn why.
>> The 2 things that do not need to happen with your newborn!
Self-Paced Video Course
Maps of the Birth Journey
>> Physiologic birth - what is it. Is it possible to have an undisturbed (physiologic) birth in hospital?
>> What factors affect whether you'll have an undisturbed (physiologic) birth - or not.
>> You'll learn Pregnancy and Birth Anatomy
>> Understand the ligaments and muscles that you want to know about for more comfort in pregnancy and to get your body ready to give birth.
>> Understanding what it means to birth in a hospital - knowing the territory, understanding different providers that work in hospitals and how to choose one. Choosing your hospital - carefully!
Self-Paced — 2 hours of Video Lessons
Induction and Augmentation
of Labor
No one hopes for a birth that feels rushed, pressured, or unnecessarily more painful than it needs to be. To support you so that your birth is not like that, Rava Burke developed this mini-course. Because the truth is, induction and augmentation of labor are incredibly common. How common?
“Up to half of women giving birth in institutionalized maternity care systems (in low-income and in middle-income countries) will receive synthetic oxytocin for labour induction or augmentation.” —Buckley et al 2023
And if information about these interventions is not learned in advance of them being recommended to a mother, it can totally take her by surprise, leaving her very unsure of what the right choice is —for her.
This course gives clear balanced guidance on the realities of induction and augmentation of labor, helping you understand why these interventions may be recommended and what to expect if they have to become part of your birth journey. You’ll learn about when and why induction and augmentation might be offered and/or recommended to you, and the downsides of choosing it. And also the rare situations when there might be a benefit to choosing it.
Let’s start right now with the definition of what these two interventions are: 1.) When a woman’s labor is augmented this means that her labor started spontaneously, meaning contractions started on their own, but at some point during her labor, the doctor or the midwife offers to start an I.V. drip of Pitocin. Why? Because they have a set of beliefs and training (and
other motivators) that cause them to believe this is the best course of action. It is done routinely (meaning, done foralmost everyone, rather than an individual woman's situation being evaluated).
What is Pitocin? It is the synthetic form of a hormone (where it comes from and how it is made by pharmaceutical companies is explained in the course).
2.) When a woman’s labor is induced this means that her labor hasn't yet started spontaneously, and through the use of Pitocin (coupled with one or more other procedures) the doctor is forcing her body to go into labor.
The goal Rava Womb stands behind, in all we do, is for a woman to feel calm, confident, and in control of her experience. With that goal in mind this course:
- gives you in-depth knowledge of how these procedures are performed so that if you were to choose these procedures, you won’t be surprised by what will happen to you.
- teaches the potential risks involved in these choices, so that you can weigh the benefits against the risks in order to make an informed decision.
- empowers you to communicate confidently with your care provider (doctor or midwife), because you will know exactly what you’re talking about and you won’t have to spend time during an appointment relying on them to educate you about these procedures. Since you will already have that knowledge, you can instead spend the time in the appointment discussing whether you want to go ahead with an induction, or negotiating waiting or exactly which parts of an induction you will say yes to, and which parts you won’t.
By exploring both the science and the emotional impact of interventions like induction and augmentation of labor, you’ll feel prepared to advocate for yourself and your baby no matter what unfolds in your labor.
Whether you hope to avoid interventions or want to be ready if they do need to happen, this course offers practical knowledge and support —so you can navigate this aspect of childbirth with a clear mind.
Guided Meditation and Hypnosis
Preparation for Childbirth
Calm your nerves, alleviate stress and regulate your nervous system right now during your pregnancy and when you are in labor.
Listen to these audio tracks NOW to:
>> sleep better all through your pregnancy
>> create a deep sense of calm
>> dissolve the stress you are feeling
>> give you relaxation and rest and rejuvenation for your mind, body and spirit
>> build the mindset you need for giving birth
>> help prepare you for the arrival of your new baby
>> set the foundation so your mind is receptive to using these same techniques for the birth
>> develop your ability to remain calm and focused - no matter what's happening in your body or around you
>> discover that with support it is possible to have negative thoughts drift away, and be replaced with that powerful positive mind-set that is more helpful to your pregnancy and to your birth and postpartum experience
- This training is a combination of guided meditation, hypnosis and relaxation.
No doubt you have noticed there's a lot going on for you! All the changes within your body as well as so much preparation to do. And thoughts of "How am I going to actually birth this baby?" and "What do I need to know?" and "What can help me to be ready for this?"
These can be stressful thoughts so this program melts all that stress away at the end of a long day of working and growing your baby within you.
Hydrotherapy for pain relief
Waterbirth
>> The science behind why water helps with pain
>> Making water work the most for you in labor is not as simple as getting under the showerhead or in the tub or birthing pool
>> Learn the common pitfalls to avoid (including how to ensure using hydrotherapy doesn't actually make the total number hours of your labor longer)
>> Everything you need to know about waterbirth. You'll get the tried and tested doula and midwife tricks, info and tips that you will not find by searching online.
>> Modules include: the science, physiology & how to make it all work for you. The research & benefits. Positions. Images and video of waterbirth with commentary and explanation.
Partner Support and Tools
>> Partners: learn how to manually use specific techniques in certain areas (using your hands, legs, tools etc.). What these techniques are, and how to do them correctly and effectively. These aren't massage techniques - massage is what is called a "comfort measure". These techniques are the beast!
>> These techniques reduce labor sensations and pain she is experiencing by as much as 50% and when combined with other practices, the discomfort, pain, intensity can be reduced even more. All by you knowing what to do and how to do it - good news right? Be a rockstar in the birthspace! Don't be this guy 👆🏼
>> When to call, who to call, when to leave for your birthing place (if not birthing at home); how to time uterine contractions (it's not what you might think). The best apps for this (some are crap) and what settings you want on the app. And much more about this crucial part of your role.
>> Learn the common pitfalls to avoid when supporting your partner in labor (it's not what you might think).
>> Learn what tools and "stuff" that you need most for the labor —and how to use these tools.
>> Learn what items you do not need. This is especially important when birthing at hospital or birth center - so you don't end up bringing in four suitcases. Not very practical. And not necessary.
Coping in the Childbirth Year
Coping methods for your Pregnancy, Labor
and early Postpartum time
>> This in-depth module gives you numerous coping techniques you can use in labor.
>>These are the non-drug methods; the pharmacological options are covered in another module. What if I think I might get an epidural? There's definitely an early phase of labor that you need to get through until the timing is right for an epidural. And these are the techniques you need to learn so you can cope during this early labor phase (and all phases, even if you end up having a cesarean birth!)
>> Techniques and practices that aren't just for labor! So that means you can use them now in your pregnancy for any discomfort or stress you might be experiencing. You can also use them in your postpartum period. Many RavaWomb clients write in reviews about how they've used them for the rest of their lives - they are that valuable.
>> As part of coping in labor it's important to know (especially for partners) what is happening and what are the best coping practices to match with what labor moments. So this course includes modules on what happens in labor and how labor progresses. This course works well to be taken with the Maps of the Birth Journey.
All the options for positioning your body for comfort and for effectiveness in bringing baby down and rotating baby. For all phases of labor, including the emergence phase.
>> Positions for Early Labor Phase (on land)
>> Positions for Active Labor Phase (on land and in water)
>> Positions for Transition Phase (land or water)
>> Emergence Phase - on Land
>> Emergence Phase - in Water
The Path of Labor
>> What actually happens in the body in childbirth? This course perfectly combines 1.) some of the medical jargon that you'll likely hear your doctor, midwife or nurse saying, so you understand what's going on in the birthing space; with 2.) explaining the path that labor takes in a way that is very clear and easy to understand.
Every birth is different so there's no way to give you an exact map of how your birth will go in terms of how long each part of it will take, but you will get a sense of the signposts along the way in the journey. This will help you to know where you're at. Partners find this extremely helpful, as it helps them to have a sense of what is going on, instead of feeling completely in the dark.
>> This course also covers the all-important birth physiology —with incredible graphics and illustrations, only available to childbirth educators. You won't find this anywhere by googling it.
>> Come learn from the experts because just about every woman that's been through childbirth will tell you that if she hadn't known what's going on inside of her body (and couldn’t connect the sensations that she was feeling to that knowledge) that she would've been in way more fear. And fear in childbirth causes physical pain.
>> Regional Anesthesia: the Spinal and the Epidural
>> Narcotics Used in Labor
>> "Gas" - Nitrous Oxide
Learn best strategies: there are certain situations where one choice is better than another:
- Gain knowledge re: timing of these options.
- Understand which ones to use in what situations —for the best outcomes for baby and mom.
- Learn how to possibly reduce or avoid negative consequences: for labor progress, for baby, for mom
Did you know that monitoring your baby's heart rate when you are in labor is one of the most important & primary ways that your midwife or doctor monitors the well-being of your baby?
Did you know that there a few ways this can be done, and that you do have options to choose from?
You may have a preference and you could include this in your birth plan. It's good to be educated about when a certain option might be more ideal than another. Learn all the consequences of each choice.
Cesarean Birth
When giving birth to your baby via cesarean birth (either unplanned or scheduled) there is much you can do to prepare yourself in advance.
Learn about coping during the surgery. Because c-section surgery is not 100% free of sensation. Quite the opposite. When you give birth by cesarean there will be a lot for you and your partner to cope with.
Think your birth plan goes out the window when you find out you are having a c-section to birth your baby? Nope. There are still many many options that maybe you don't know you have. Find out what they are and the tricks to advocate (successfully) for what you want.
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