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LABOR & DELIVERY

LABOR & DELIVERY


BIENVENIDO A LA VIDA: THREE SPANISH BIRTH STORIES

Empower Your Spanish-Speaking Parents

Here's a video that is made especially to meet the needs of your Spanish speaking parents. Expectant parents will be more engaged as they watch and learn from the birth stories of fellow native speakers.

The featured families present a variety of birth scenarios, including:
  • Ana and Victor using a variety of natural coping techniques
  • Tanya supported by her mom and a professional Doula
  • Jessica and Arturo who choose an epidural for pain relief

    Presented in a culturally sensitive way, expectant parents will gain a deeper understanding of the birth process, see common hospital procedures, and learn a variety of techniques to enhance their own birth experiences.

    Review
  • "Well-produced...realistic...recommended to all libraries and bookstores with a parenting section." - Adriana Lopez, "Criticas"

    Item no.: TB00800011
    Format: DVD (Spanish)
    Duration: 34 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 225.00

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    CELEBRATE BIRTH!

    Celebrate Birth! explains the design of the birth process, suggests and models labor skills, and shows expectant parents and caregivers what a positive and empowering experience birth can be. Celebrate Birth! Was designed by a team of educators as a versatile teaching video to be used in a variety of class situations. Valuable for all educators, it does not focus on any one method. Instead, it encourages women to tap into their inner wisdom to guide them through their unique birth journey.

    Divided into 4 segments for easy and flexible classroom use:

    Segment 1: Childbirth Class (18 min.)
    Answers THESE questions:
  • Do labor techniques really work?
  • How is my baby actually born?
  • What's the most effective labor support? And more

    Segment 2: Everyday Miracles (7 min.)
    Reinforces:
  • Staying focused
  • The power of labor
  • The purpose of pain, and more

    Segment 3: Connie's Birth (8 min.)
    Viewers will see first hand:
  • A realistic portrayal of what to expect during birth
  • Excellent partner and Doula support
  • A variety of labor techniques

    Segment 4: Moving with Pregnancy & Birth (8 min.)
    Viewers will learn:
  • Ways to avoid body fatigue
  • Sitting and side-lying with passive pelvic tilt
  • Upright positions including standing and slow dance

    Reviews
  • "Versatile, realistic, relatable and inspiring" - Birth Magazine

  • "Helpful instruction... thorough and well organized" - Booklist

  • "I wish Celebrate Birth! Was made years ago. I would have been using is continuously! It shows the real power and joy of birth. I highly recommend it." - Janet Grabe, RNC, ASN, BSN, ICCE, CLC, CD (DONA)

    Item no.: TV00800050
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 41 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 179.95

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    CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH VOLUME 1: EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA

    Prepare Parents for the Most Common Birth Interventions

    With Choices in Childbirth you can be sure that the information you provide about medical interventions is complete, up-to-date, and accurate. You'll guide parents step-by-step through each procedure and provide an even-handed presentation of benefits and drawbacks.

    Volume 1: Epidural Anesthesia
    Compare and contrast two birth stories: an epidural and a nonmedicated birth. As these stories unfold, parents better understand the epidural procedure and how it may affect labor and birth. The merits and drawbacks of this most common pain relief option are explored thoroughly.

    Parents will learn:
  • The steps involved in an epidural procedure
  • The benefits and risks of epidural anesthesia
  • The effects epidurals can have on labor
  • The interventions commonly used with epidurals
  • How to reduce the risks of epidural complications

    Reviews
  • Three stars and a half "...this short, yet very comprehensive account of the choices available to women (and partners) interested in using epidural anesthesia is highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Finally, a cesarean video that meets the needs of all expectant families. It is well balanced and up-to-date." - Andrea Tran, RN, IBCLC, ICCE, CLE

  • "Information is well organized and concise...a film of superior quality." - Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health

  • "...will rise to the top with its clear, honest, and balanced presentation...superb quality..." - Birth Magazine

  • "This video not only provides a wide variety of information, it also shows families that they have choices that empower them." - Janet Grabe, RNC, ASN, BSN, ICCE, CLC, CD (DONA)

  • "Very consumer friendly!" - Marion Wells, ACCE, MA

    Award
  • Finalist, Women's Health - International Health & Medical Media Awards

    Item no.: RW00800057
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 199.95

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    CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH VOLUME 2: INDUCTION & AUGMENTATION

    Prepare Parents for the Most Common Birth Interventions

    With Choices in Childbirth you can be sure that the information you provide about medical interventions is complete, up-to-date, and accurate. You'll guide parents step-by-step through each procedure and provide an even-handed presentation of benefits and drawbacks.

    Volume 2: Induction & Augmentation of Labor
    Present balanced information of these two procedures using actual birth footage and an obstetrician's candid discussion of them. Parents gain a clear understanding of when induction or augmentation may be medically indicated and when they are not. Possible effects on labor, pros and cons, and non-medical alternatives are offered.

    Parents will learn:
  • When and why induction/augmentation is necessary
  • The various induction and augmentation methods
  • The effects on mom and baby
  • Natural alternatives

    Reviews
  • Three stars and a half "...this short, yet very comprehensive account of the choices available to women (and partners) interested in using epidural anesthesia is highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Finally, a cesarean video that meets the needs of all expectant families. It is well balanced and up-to-date." - Andrea Tran, RN, IBCLC, ICCE, CLE

  • "Information is well organized and concise...a film of superior quality." - Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health

  • "...will rise to the top with its clear, honest, and balanced presentation...superb quality..." - Birth Magazine

  • "This video not only provides a wide variety of information, it also shows families that they have choices that empower them." - Janet Grabe, RNC, ASN, BSN, ICCE, CLC, CD (DONA)

  • "Very consumer friendly!" - Marion Wells, ACCE, MA

    Award
  • Finalist, Women's Health - International Health & Medical Media Awards

    Item no.: TM00800060
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 15 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 199.95

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    CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH VOLUME 3: CESAREAN BIRTH

    Prepare Parents for the Most Common Birth Interventions

    With Choices in Childbirth you can be sure that the information you provide about medical interventions is complete, up-to-date, and accurate. You'll guide parents step-by-step through each procedure and provide an even-handed presentation of benefits and drawbacks.

    Volume 3: Cesarean Birth
    Here is a video that will change the way you teach about cesarean birth. With first-of-its-kind, 3D cesarean animation, intertwined with one couple's unplanned cesarean birth story, you'll give viewers a better understanding of the procedure than ever before, without the distress that showing actual surgery can pose.

    Parents will learn:
  • The reasons for planned and unplanned cesarean births
  • Strategies for reducing the risk of needing a cesarean
  • Steps of the surgical procedure (through state-of-the-art animation)
  • The benefits and risks to mother and baby
  • All about recovery and more

    Reviews
  • Three stars and a half "...this short, yet very comprehensive account of the choices available to women (and partners) interested in using epidural anesthesia is highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Finally, a cesarean video that meets the needs of all expectant families. It is well balanced and up-to-date." - Andrea Tran, RN, IBCLC, ICCE, CLE

  • "Information is well organized and concise...a film of superior quality." - Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health

  • "...will rise to the top with its clear, honest, and balanced presentation...superb quality..." - Birth Magazine

  • "This video not only provides a wide variety of information, it also shows families that they have choices that empower them." - Janet Grabe, RNC, ASN, BSN, ICCE, CLC, CD (DONA)

  • "Very consumer friendly!" - Marion Wells, ACCE, MA

    Award
  • Finalist, Women's Health - International Health & Medical Media Awards

    Item no.: ZA00800062
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 199.95

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    EVERYDAY MIRACLES: A CELEBRATION OF BIRTH

    Break the Ice with this Inspirational Conversation Starter

    Everyday Miracles celebrates birth by using the power of poetic narration, music, and compelling birth footage to help you open up communication about the birth experience. Created by a team of Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators, Everyday Miracles is the short, inspirational video you"ve been waiting for to hook parents and give them confidence in their own ability to give birth.

    This 7-minute video:
  • Instills confidence that a woman can give birth naturally
  • Shows images of strong, self-assured women laboring and giving birth
  • Reinforces the importance of the freedom to move in labor, the ability to focus, and the purpose of pain
  • Portrays support persons who tune in to the needs and desires of the mother-to-be

    This motivating DVD belongs not only in the classroom for pregnant women, but should be shown to educators, support persons, and caregivers who participate in labor and birth.

    Review
  • "...Everyday Miracles leaves women feeling empowered and ready for the challenge of birth...such a beautiful, artistic portrayal of birth is a rare find." - Andrea Detwiler RN, BSN, LCCE, CLC Akron General Medical

    Item no.: YC00800070
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 7 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 79.95

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    HEALTHY STEPS FOR TEEN PARENTS VOLUME 1: PRENATAL CARE

    Help Teens Have Healthier Pregnancies, Births, and Babies

    In an engaging upbeat style, teens get the straight story from their peers on the entire birth experience, from first finding out to finding childcare. This 3-volume set takes a real-world look at how teen moms and dads can successfully meet the challenges of being young parents.

    Volume 1: Prenatal Care
    Teens learn how important prenatal care is for the health of their baby, and see young parents who are successfully making lifestyle changes to insure their babies are born healthy!

    Teens will learn:
  • What to expect physically - weight gain, fatigue, morning sickness
  • Why regular visits to a health care provider are so important
  • How mom's diet and exercise contribute to the health of their baby
  • How to gather support to help with emotional stress
  • The harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking
  • Why staying in school is critical for teen parents

    Valuable Teacher's Guide included
    Our comprehensive guide helps you teach more effectively. Includes: discussion questions, activities, quizzes, handouts and more.

    Reviews
  • Three stars and a half "Highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Terrific videos! Extremely informative yet delivered in an upbeat, down-to-earth manner. They are an effective training tool, and our teen participants like them!" - Terry Pacheco, MSN, RN, Program Director, Healthy Families Early Childbearing Program

  • "Appealing, up-to-date, well presented" - School Library Journal

  • "The Healthy Steps videos are invaluable for teaching pregnant and parenting teens. The ethnically diverse all-teen cast present information in an upbeat, entertaining format. Empowering, enlightening, and encouraging, Healthy Steps for Teen Parents is an essential teaching tool." - Susie Dowds, CD (DONA), Childbirth Educator, Doula

  • "Presented by teens for teens, the fast-paced, up-to-date material in these videos is well received in our parenting classes. Great for follow-up discussions!" - Jean Galvin, Parenting Class Instructor

  • "Solid content, clear, excellent technical qualities...a recommended supportive resource." - Booklist

  • "Outstanding video." - YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Assoc.)

    Award
  • First Place Winner - Time Inc. Health & Medical Media Awards

    Item no.: BT00800080
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Facilitator's Guide)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-21
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 199.95

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    HEALTHY STEPS FOR TEEN PARENTS VOLUME 2: LABOR AND BIRTH

    Help Teens Have Healthier Pregnancies, Births, and Babies

    In an engaging upbeat style, teens get the straight story from their peers on the entire birth experience, from first finding out to finding childcare. This 3-volume set takes a real-world look at how teen moms and dads can successfully meet the challenges of being young parents.

    Volume 2: Labor and Birth
    Viewers will be glued to the TV as they get an intimate look into what giving birth is like, following the personal stories of Marquita, a fifteen year old single mom, and Samantha and Kevin, both nineteen.

    Teens will learn:
  • The anatomy and physiology of birth through 3D animation
  • What to expect during the different stages of labor
  • The importance of good support during labor
  • Labor coping techniques such as breathing, relaxation, and massage
  • Pain medication options including epidural and narcotics
  • The cesarean procedure and why it is sometimes necessary

    Reviews
  • "I liked the video because it tells you what you should or should not do. I liked that it talked about smoking and drinking and how to take care of yourself. It teaches you about all the good stuff you can eat." - Meury, 18, (5 months pregnant)

  • "We strive to take the 'crisis' out of an unplanned pregnancy. Healthy Steps for Teen Parents is a valuable resource to assist teens facing the fears and challenges of childbirth and parenting." - Barb Willis, Executive Director, Pregnancy Resource Center

  • "Highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Appealing, up-to-date, well presented" - School Library Journal

    Awards
  • First Place Winner, Adolescent Health - Time Inc. Health & Medical Media Awards
  • Runner-Up, Teenage Pregnancy & Sexuality - Nat'l Council on Family Relations

    Item no.: NT00800082
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Facilitator's Guide)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-21
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 199.95

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    HEALTHY STEPS FOR TEEN PARENTS VOLUME 3: POSTPARTUM

    Help Teens Have Healthier Pregnancies, Births, and Babies

    In an engaging upbeat style, teens get the straight story from their peers on the entire birth experience, from first finding out to finding childcare. This 3-volume set takes a real-world look at how teen moms and dads can successfully meet the challenges of being young parents.

    Volume 3: Postpartum
    Viewers learn about the challenges and joys of providing for a newborn, as teen moms and dads share their personal insights into navigating life as new parents.

    Reviews
  • "I liked the video because it tells you what you should or should not do. I liked that it talked about smoking and drinking and how to take care of yourself. It teaches you about all the good stuff you can eat." - Meury, 18, (5 months pregnant)

  • "We strive to take the 'crisis' out of an unplanned pregnancy. Healthy Steps for Teen Parents is a valuable resource to assist teens facing the fears and challenges of childbirth and parenting." - Barb Willis, Executive Director, Pregnancy Resource Center

  • "Highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Appealing, up-to-date, well presented" - School Library Journal

    Awards
  • First Place Winner, Adolescent Health - Time Inc. Health & Medical Media Awards
  • Runner-Up, Teenage Pregnancy & Sexuality - Nat'l Council on Family Relations

    Item no.: RU00800084
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Facilitator's Guide)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-21
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 199.95

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    HIGH-TOUCH NURSING CARE DURING LABOR

    Staff Training That Will Boost Patient Satisfaction

    Providing high-touch care in an increasingly high-tech labor and delivery setting is a major challenge for today"s nurses. High-Touch Nursing Care During Labor, offers practical solutions to this dilemma. After viewing this innovative new series, your nurses will be able to add the high-touch approach to their high-tech training, offering the ideal balance of care. Important high-touch concepts like physical comfort measures, emotional support, and patient teaching are clearly modeled in real-life labor situations.

    WITH HIGH-TOUCH, YOU WILL:
  • Promote research-based guidelines created by AWHONN, the standard-bearer for labor and delivery nursing
  • Have a flexible teaching tool for class or independent study that can be shown in easy-to-access learning modules
  • Provide your nurses the opportunity to earn up to 4.5 contact hours through AWHONN
  • Foster cultural sensitivity in your facility
  • Demonstrate correct positioning, movement, and coaching techniques
  • Share clinical tips from renowned perinatal nurse specialist Kathleen R. Simpson, PhD, RNC, FAAN
  • Engage nurses in useful case study discussions at the conclusion of each module

    Each volume in this series focuses on a different part of the labor process, resulting in a structured, comprehensive tool for both training nurses new to L&D and refreshing experienced nurses.

    Volume 1: Admission Assessment
  • MODULE 1: Labor Assessment
  • MODULE 2: Psychosocial Assessment
  • MODULE 3: Cultural Assessment
  • MODULE 4: Care Planning

    Volume 2: First Stage Labor Support
  • MODULE 1: Labor Pain
  • MODULE 2: Nurse"s Role
  • MODULE 3: Maternal Positions & Movements
  • MODULE 4: Nonpharmacologic Techniques

    Volume 3: Second Stage Labor Support
  • MODULE 1: Evidence-Based Care
  • MODULE 2: Maternal Positions
  • MODULE 3: Providing Comfort
  • MODULE 4: Birth Assistance & Family Support

    Reviews
  • "An excellent video that takes the viewer right to the bedside as nurses demonstrate labor support techniques in real life labor situations. This will be a classroom hit at your next in-service." - Ann Bianchi, RN, MSN, ICCE, ICD

  • "A great stimulus for discussion . . . A "change agent" video series for both new and seasoned L&D nurses!" - Mary Lou Reed, CNM, MSN

  • "Loved the videos...especially the emotional support shown by the nurses."- Patty Sipala, Nurse Clinician, Holy Cross Hospital

  • "The focus of nursing support in this DVD is consistent with the SOGC guidelines on Fetal Health Surveillance and first recommendation of 1:1 nursing care provided to women beginning in active labor."- Nancy Watts, RN, MN, PNC (Canada)

    Award
  • Silver Award, How-To/Instructional - 28th Annual Telly Awards

    Item no.: SC00800142
    Format: 3 DVDs (Closed Captioned, With Facilitator's Guide)
    Duration: 113 minutes
    Audience: Staff Training
    Copyright: 2006
    Price: USD 999.95

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    LABOR PREPARATION EXERCISES

    A Great Practice Tool for Labor

    Prepare parents for the challenges of labor with this unique follow-along exercise video designed for class use, as a lending copy for those unable to attend class, or for expectant parents who want to practice. With a soothing voice and beautiful music, a variety of exercises from relaxation to active breathing are presented in real time, guiding moms and their support persons through these helpful routines.

    PARENTS WILL BE GUIDED THROUGH:
  • Relaxation exercises
  • Visualization exercises
  • Breathing exercises
  • Labor position exercises
  • Back labor strategies

    CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED, EASY TO FOLLOW
    The guided practice sessions are clearly explained and demonstrated on screen, making it easy for viewers to follow along. Diverse depictions of women using the same skills in labor reinforce the effectiveness of the exercises. This approach subtly bolsters the viewer's belief in the usefulness of these comfort measures. Also highlighted are comfort measures for back labor, including knee-press, counter pressure, and double hip squeeze.

    ON-SCREEN INDEXING FOR EASY USE
    Each exercise is indexed with an on-screen number, making it easy to fast-forward to the technique you want to teach, and for the convenience of parents viewing at home. Well-paced and backed by beautiful music, you'll find this video an asset to your library.

    Item no.: TB00800092
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 99.95

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    LIZZIE AND THE BABY: THE CHILDBIRTH FOR CHILDREN

    The Classic Young Child's Guide to Childbirth

    Through the eyes and words of charming three-year-old Lizzie, we get a uniquely valuable view of pregnancy and the birth of a sibling. Along with Lizzie, youngsters learn how a fetus develops, what pregnancy is like, what happens during a birth, and why it is a time of both joy and adjustment for the family.

    Children and Parents Will See and Learn About:
  • Changes in the mother/child relationship
  • Going to the doctor's office for a check-up
  • Animation of the growth of the fetus and how the baby is born
  • What newborn babies are like and what they can do
  • How to care for and hold a new baby
  • Special family activities to help prepare for the birth

    Review
  • Three stars ans a half. "Highly recommended." - Video Librarian

    Award
  • Gold Award - Parents' Choice

    Item no.: GN00800094
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience: Ages 3-8
    Copyright: 1994
    Price: USD 199.95

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    MIRACLE OF BIRTH 2, THE: FIVE BIRTH STORIES

    Show a Full Range of Births

    The most common hospital birth scenarios are realistically shown in this new compilation. Each intimate segment offers educators an effective tool for explaining the stages of labor, coping techniques, pain management, medical interventions, and breastfeeding. With Miracle of Birth 2, you can offer parents more than just information. There is nothing like a birth story to help parents understand the human side of labor, including changing emotions, dealing with the unexpected, the importance of support, birth reactions, and connecting with the newborn.

    Julie's Birth: With her husband's support, Julie uses a planned epidural and other coping techniques.

    Michanda's Birth: An African-American couple employs a variety of natural labor techniques and an analgesic for pain relief.

    Tanya's Birth: With active encouragement from her family and doula, a single Latina mother uses natural comfort measures at home and in the hospital.

    Tu-Duyen's Birth: After a long labor, an Asian-American couple has an unplanned cesarean.

    Robyn's Births: With her husband's support, Robyn delivers twins vaginally.

    Item no.: KC00800096
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 58 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 295.00

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    MIRACLE OF BIRTH, THE: FIVE BIRTH STORIES

    Designed Especially for Teaching in Today's Hospitals

    Educators have tight schedules, but they still need to teach about the variety of birth outcomes and procedures. Our popular Miracle of Birth video fills that need, giving you an all-in-one program that shows five of today's most common birth scenarios. Filled with helpful labor techniques and procedural information, viewers are taken into five birthing rooms to learn first-hand the difference between natural and epidural births, about cesareans, VBACs and more.

    LEARN FROM THESE 5 COUPLES' EXPERIENCES:

  • Kerry & Felix use a variety of labor techniques to birth naturally.
  • Andrea & Jorge have a successful VBAC with an epidural.
  • Janet & Tony use a variety of techniques to deliver naturally.
  • Joyce & Bruce labor through the night. Failure to progress ends in a cesarean section.
  • Jody & Adam induce at 41 weeks and choose an epidural.

    Reviews
  • 3 1/2 Stars "Involving, moving, and informative, this tape is highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Our parents learned so much about the diversity of normal labor and birth - these birth stories are so real!" - Debra Kemp, BSN, ACCE Childbirth Education Program

    Item no.: MH00800097
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 46 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 250.00

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    OUR GROWING FAMILY: A STORY FOR BROTHERS & SISTERS

    Prepare Older Siblings for the Arrival of a New Baby

    This engaging new DVD gives children ages 5-12 a captivating introduction to becoming a sibling. New siblings will develop confidence and be more comfortable with the big changes ahead after they learn how to prepare at home, what to expect when the baby is born, and what being a sibling will be like.

    Our Growing Family is sure to keep the attention of your young viewers with colorful animations, fun baby sibling trivia, and playful characters. Children follow along as three new siblings narrate their own stories of becoming big brothers and sisters in a fun, honest way. A shipwrecked pirate and a good-natured parrot are two of the whimsical characters that guide young viewers through this entertaining DVD.

    CHILDREN WILL LEARN:
  • How they can prepare for the new baby
  • The basics of fetal development
  • What a hospital delivery room looks like
  • How to express feelings and have alone time
  • What new babies look like
  • What to expect with a baby in the house

    WITH THIS PROGRAM, EDUCATORS WILL:
  • Foster enthusiasm and confidence in children about becoming a sibling
  • Engage children with a fun activity book
  • Illustrate complex topics like newborn appearances and safe holding techniques
  • Maintain a positive, fun tone in their sibling classes
  • Use stories from the video to easily engage children in discussion

    Item no.: VG00800144
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Facilitator's Guide, Activity Book)
    Duration: 16 minutes
    Audience: Ages 5-12
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 249.95

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    PLANNED CESAREAN: YOUR GUIDE TO A POSITIVE BIRTH EXPERIENCE

    Turn a Medical Necessity Into a Positive Birth Experience

    Women who have medical reasons to schedule cesareans need information about the procedure, as well as reassurance that their birth will be a joyful, empowering experience. This DVD shows parents how a medical necessity can become a positive birth memory. Parents will learn how to prepare themselves, what to expect during surgery, and how to have a healthy recovery. With cesarean rates in the U.S. climbing, make sure that you have the perfect DVD to meet this important need!

    Planned Cesarean Shows Parents:
  • How to make a cesarean birth a family-centered experience
  • Amazing cesarean animation that depicts the procedure in a non-distressing manner
  • Personal stories from couples who had planned cesareans
  • What to expect before, during and after the cesarean

    Everything Parents Need to Know, Including:
  • Warning signs of preterm labor
  • How to prepare for surgery
  • Relaxation strategies
  • Anesthesia
  • The cesarean procedure
  • Breastfeeding
  • Hospital & home recovery

    Review
  • "This is an excellent, comprehensive video that will help families prepare for the best possible cesarean birth experience." - Jane Hentzen, RNC, BSN, FACCE

    Item no.: MA00800145
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 35 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 249.95

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    POSITIONS FOR LABOR: MATERNAL MOVEMENT AND OPTIMAL FETAL POSITIONING

    Encourage Moms to Try Helpful Labor Positions

    This empowering new program inspires moms to move and rest in constructive ways during labor by demonstrating a variety of useful movements and position changes. With incredible 3D animation of fetal rotation and descent, Positions for Labor reassures viewers that changes in activity and position during labor can decrease discomfort and have a positive influence on fetal movement, resulting in a better birth experience.

    VIEWERS WILL BENEFIT FROM:
  • Understanding important topics like fetal rotation and descent
  • Learning specific techniques that can contribute to a positive birth experience
  • Seeing the importance of instinctual movement during labor

    Teach Productive Positions for the 1st and 2nd Stages of Labor
    Positions for Labor demonstrates a number of maternal positions for both the first and second stages of labor, and explains how a baby"s rotation to an optimal birth position can shorten labor, reduce the risk of cesarean surgery, and mitigate pain. The program also shows moms and support persons what positions can be used when epidural anesthesia, fetal monitoring, or other physical limitations restrict movement. Help the moms in your care add natural, instinctive movements and positions to their labor with this reassuring program!

    Item no.: PH00800165
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 149.95

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    PRETERM LABOR: REDUCE YOUR RISK & LEARN THE SIGNS

    Help Reduce Parents' Risk of Preterm Labor

    This concise and engaging DVD will help you teach parents how they can reduce their risk of having a premature birth. A caring, knowledgeable obstetrician guides parents through this unsettling topic in a reassuring way, explaining what preterm labor is, why it"s a concern, and when they should seek immediate medical care. Preterm Labor provides viewers with many valuable risk-reduction tips, including recognizable medical conditions to watch out for and important lifestyle-related changes they can make to be proactive about having a healthy full-term baby.

    VIEWERS WILL LEARN:
  • The differences between premature and full-term babies
  • The main medical and lifestyle risk factors and how they can lessen them
  • Symptoms of preterm labor and what to do if they have them
  • Treatment options if preterm labor occurs

    Review
  • "Preterm Labor provides clear, key safety information critical to all expectant parents regarding warning signs. It also incorporates respectful, optimistic information on lifestyle risk factors, including some advice unique to single parents." - Darcy Kamin RN, MCH, Childbirth and Parent Educator

    Item no.: WN00800169
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 14 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 149.95

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    SIBLING SILLY

    Make Your Sibling Class More Fun and Engaging

    Engage Your Class in Multisensory Learning with This Complete Sibling Readiness Package!
    Prepare young children for their new brothers and sisters and teach them positive sibling skills with the Sibling Silly Video Package. A truly unique sibling preparation program, Sibling Silly uses funny characters, animation, original songs, and true sibling stories to teach children about the special contributions they can make as big brothers and sisters.

    Right from the beginning of class, children feel they are part of a special group of "super siblings" when you give them their Sibling Silly Name Tags. Then introduce developmentally appropriate concepts for ages 2-6 with the Sibling Silly Video. Your soon-to-be-siblings will laugh as they learn from the wacky antics of Professor Higabigaby and the Amazing Magic Screen.

    With the Sibling Silly You Will:
  • Prepare children for all the changes that occur when the new baby comes home
  • Show what newborns look like
  • Develop young children's social, play, and language skills
  • Teach gentle touch - how to hold the new baby safely
  • Provide specific tasks children can do at home to help out
  • Give children positive ways of expressing the full spectrum of their feelings
  • Explain baby crying - what it sounds like and what it really means
  • Help soon-to-be-siblings remember the do's and don'ts of feeding baby
  • Facilitate family communication and strong parent-child bonds
  • Support children through the process of becoming big brothers and sisters, and more

    Reviews
  • "Sibling Silly is just right for little people audiences. It is upbeat, insightful, and bound to keep everyone's attention. The well thought-out topics are presented briefly and with humor. I'm so happy to have a new tool for sibling preparation classes." - Kristin Glenn, Certified Childbirth Educator

  • "This is a great tool for maintaining a young child's attention. In a short period of time, it covers the important topics about bringing a new baby home." - Mary Cameron, Sibling Class Instructor

    Award
  • Finalist, Youth Health - International Health & Medical Media Awards

    Item no.: SS00800116
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Facilitator's Guide, Family Activity Book)
    Duration: 13 minutes
    Audience: Ages 2-6
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 249.95

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    SPECIAL DELIVERY: CREATING THE BIRTH YOU WANT FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY

    All-Time Classic

    This classic DVD continues to be a bestseller! It follows the stories of 3 couples who speak about their birth experiences and about the techniques that did and did not work for them.

    Expectant parents will learn about: birth centers; hospital births; midwives and home birthing; labor positions; breathing and relaxation; father's role.

    Reviews
  • Three stars and a half. "Recommended." - Video Librarian

  • Four stars. - Video Rating Guide for Libraries, Booklist

  • "What a beautiful film! I pushed the rewind button so I could watch it again and enjoyed it even more the second time." - Doris Olson, ICEA Bookmarks

    Item no.: WA00800121
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 40 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 1989
    Price: USD 39.95

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    SPECIAL WOMEN: HOW A LABOR ASSISTANT MAKES BIRTH SAFER, MORE SATISFYING, AND LESS EXPENSIVE

    A Must Have for Doulas in Training

    This DVD explores the benefits of having the support of a Doula at birth. Live birth footage shows first-hand why women who use Doulas or Professional Birth Assistants have a statistically higher satisfaction rate with their birth outcomes.

    Viewers Will See Doulas:
  • Attending a variety of births
  • Using different coping techniques
  • Emotionally supporting Mom and Dad

    Review
  • "Beautifully produced...a must-buy video" - Roberta Scaer, MSS, Editor, Genesis, The Lamaze Newsletter

    Item no.: AY00800122
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 1997
    Price: USD 59.95

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    STAGES OF LABOR, THE: A VISUAL GUIDE

    An animated anatomy lesson and birth story in one captivating package, this fascinating video has been repeatedly singled out by educators and viewers as one of the most exciting teaching tools available.

    No more need for cumbersome flip charts, posters, and handouts. This award-winning 3-D video makes teaching labor and delivery more effective and easier than ever before. From the first Braxton Hicks contraction through the delivery of the placenta, The Stages of Labor gives expectant parents a clear understanding of the birth process, as well as unique insights into the emotions encountered during birth. Preview this revolutionary video program! Once you've seen it, you'll wonder how you ever taught labor and delivery classes without it!

    Stages offers these benefits:
  • Gives inside view of birth
  • Insures uniformity of teaching
  • Better than charts and posters
  • Clarity saves classroom time

    Animation topics include:
  • Vertex presentation and lightening
  • Uterine contractions in the different stages of labor
  • Cervical effacement and dilation
  • Second stage descent with pelvic stations and internal rotation
  • Birth, with extension and external rotation
  • Separation and delivery of the placenta

    Viewers will learn:
  • Differences between false and early labor
  • Ways labor can begin
  • Division of labor into three distinct stages
  • Average length for each stage of labor
  • How uterine contractions open the cervix and move the baby

    Reviews

    "A great investment..aids our instructors greatly in their education classes.." - Mary Whittington, Pregnancy Help Center of Houston

    "The graphics are GREAT! Difficult concepts like effacement and dilation are really easy to understand!" - Zita Jeanmougin, Childbirth Instructor

    "..really helps you visualize the changes that occur during labor and delivery. It is an excellent video!" - Lynda Jeansonne, RNC, M.N.

    Award

  • National Educational Media Network Gold Apple Award
    "An excellent tape..highly recommended." - Video Librarian
    "Superb animation.. Concise and clear.. Deserves a top rating" - Dion Young, Birth Magazine

    Item no.: FJ00800123
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 1999
    Price: USD 250.00

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    Item no.: FJ00800124
    Format: DVD (Spanish)
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 1999
    Price: USD 250.00

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    STAGES OF LABOR, THE: A VISUAL GUIDE (2ND EDITION)

    The Video that Revolutionized Birth Class Is Now Even Better

    THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO TEACH THE BIRTH PROCESS
    This award-winning program has been singled out by educators as the most effective and exciting way to teach labor and delivery. Viewers will walk away with a clear understanding of the birth process and insights into the emotions they will experience during the different stages of labor.

    STAGES 2ND EDITION HELPS TEACHERS:
  • Engage and fascinate their audience
  • Do without cumbersome charts and models
  • Save class time with concise and accurate teaching
  • Illustrate the body"s natural ability to give birth

    VIEWERS WILL LEARN:
  • The difference between false and early labor
  • Different ways that labor can begin
  • The physical and emotional challenges of each stage
  • How contractions open the cervix and move the baby

    INCREDIBLE ANIMATION HELPS VIEWERS UNDERSTAND:
  • The anatomy of pregnancy
  • Signs of prelabor (warm-up contractions, lightening, show)
  • Uterine contractions during the different stages of labor (cervical effacement and dilation)
  • Internal rotation, fetal descent, and birth (pelvic station, bony plates, extension, rotation)
  • Delivery of placenta and involution

    HOW IS STAGES 2ND EDITION NEW AND IMPROVED?
  • Incredible 3D animation that makes everything from the baby"s skin tone to the uterine muscle even more vivid and realistic, including several new animated sequences
  • Beautifully shot, all-new birth footage that features a diverse group of families using many upright, active labor techniques
  • New parent interviews that help illustrate the physical and emotional progression of labor, as well as the body"s natural ability to give birth

    Reviews
  • "3 1/2 Stars Bundled with a facilitator's guide, this is a must for parenting courses, and highly recommended for general collections." - Video Librarian

  • "In these days of condensed and abbreviated childbirth classes, The Stages of Labor 2 is a valuable teaching tool. It delivers critical information in a concise and enjoyable way, while accurately depicting the challenges and the joys of childbirth." - Cyndi Goldfarb, MS, LCCE

  • "Class members really enjoy the diversity of the couples and the 'real' situations depicted in the video. Class discussion is greatly enhanced by the willingness of the parents in the video to share their experiences. Great tool for every childbirth class!" - Sylvia Wilson, RN, CBE, Caldwell Memorial Hospital

    Award
  • Bronze Award, Health & Wellness - 28th Annual Telly Awards

    Item no.: VK00800146
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Facilitator's Guide)
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2006
    Price: USD 279.95

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    STAGES OF LABOR, THE: A VISUAL GUIDE FOR TEENS

    It's only natural that teens respond better to videos that depict the experiences of other teens. With that in mind, we created a teen-focused Stages of Labor , which includes the same incredible 3-D animation and anatomy lessons as our classic version (click here for a full description), while featuring an all-teen cast of parents. Teen counselors, educators, and childbirth instructors will find this video one of the most comprehensive teaching tools available to help teens gain a complete understanding of the labor and delivery process.

    Teens will learn:
  • Differences between false and early labor
  • Ways labor can begin
  • Division of labor into three distinct stages
  • Average length for each stage of labor
  • How uterine contractions open the cervix and move the baby

    Award
  • National Educational Media Network Gold Apple Award
    "An excellent tape...highly recommended." - Video Librarian

    Item no.: DH00800125
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Guide)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-21
    Copyright: 1999
    Price: USD 250.00

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    STAGES OF LABOR, THE: A VISUAL GUIDE FOR TEENS (2ND EDITION)

    Childbirth Education for Today's Teen Parents

    It"s clear that pregnant teens relate best to the birth experiences of other teens. They also tend to be distracted by yesterday"s fashions and outdated visual effects. That"s why we"ve made a brand new version of The Stages of Labor just for teens with all new animation and graphics, fresh new faces, and a teen narrator. Easy to understand 3D animation of the labor process, real video segments showing teen parents in labor, and personal interviews create a program that"s proven to engage and inform young viewers.

    WITH STAGES 2ND EDITION: TEEN, VIEWERS WILL LEARN:
  • Pregnancy anatomy and pre-labor signs
  • Onset of labor and how to tell true labor from warm-up labor
  • How uterine contractions cause the cervix to thin and open
  • The emotional progression of labor
  • How support people can provide invaluable assistance
  • How the baby turns and moves through the birth canal
  • Delivery of the placenta, involution, and breastfeeding

    Review
  • Three stars and a half "Bundled with a facilitator's guide, this is a must for parenting courses, and highly recommended for general collections." - Video Librarian

    Item no.: NY00800170
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 32 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-21
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 279.95

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    TIMELESS WAY, THE: A HISTORY OF BIRTH FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES

    Explore the Evolution of Birth

  • What was birth like before modern medicine?
  • How did women labor during the Renaissance?
  • What did Native American women do to ease birth pain?
  • What was Midwifery like during the Middle Ages?

    This fascinating program takes viewers on an extraordinary journey, exploring the history of birth and the ways in which women from other eras and cultures have coped with the timeless process of bringing babies into the world.

    Combining ancient images, vintage film footage and recent video, The Timeless Way provides a historic comparison to today's birth practices, providing an opportunity to reflect on the advances as well as the shortcomings of modern birth practices.

    Reviews
  • Three stars and a half, "Excellent tape...highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "Inspirational and fascinating! Shows us in a gentle, loving way that birth is doable." - Penny Simkin, P.T.

    Award
  • Winner, Gold Apple Award - National Educational Media Network

    Item no.: TW00800134
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 79.95

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    TRIED & TRUE: A COLLECTION OF LABOR TECHNIQUES

    Labor Techniques That Say "Yes" to Natural Childbirth

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this DVD is priceless. Tried & True is a visual encyclopedia of labor techniques, all clearly demonstrated using actual birth footage. Parents will learn in a whole new way, as they see moms, dads and support persons work with labor pain using a variety of comfort measures appropriate for each of the stages of labor.

    Enhance classroom training and save time
    Students will absorb and clearly remember the labor techniques you are teaching as they see them modeled on-screen and hear other parents talk about how the comfort measures really worked! Save time with our direct, to-the-point instruction and show a wider variety of labor techniques than you would normally be able to cover.

    Nine Chapters - With On-Screen Index
    1. Labor Support: Choosing support persons... Doulas... Creating a supportive environment
    2. Creating Comfort: Learning the birth process... Practicing techniques... Setting up labor surroundings
    3. Early Labor: Resting... Walking... Eating... When to go to the hospital
    4. Active Labor and Transition: Breathing... Visualization... Vocalization... Positions... Massage & more
    5. Back Labor: Pelvic tilt... Positions... Hot and cold packs... Counter pressure & more
    6. Long Labor: Resting... Positions... Support
    7. Pushing and Birth: Squatting... Sitting... Side-lying... Hands and knees... Breathing & more
    8. Skills For Labor Support: Massage... Eye-to-eye contact... Positive affirmation & more
    9. Perspectives: Inspirational reflections on labor and birth

    Reviews
  • "High-quality... professional... well worth the price" - International Journal of Childbirth Education

  • "This video is a wonderful asset to childbirth classes and also for educating nurses who work in labor & delivery. Helps to reinforce the way to use comfort measures learned and practiced in class." - Lynda Jeansonne, RNC, M.N.

  • "Excellent video... great advice for pregnant women and their partners." - Booklist

    Item no.: BY00800135
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 32 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 179.95

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    UNDERSTANDING BIRTH: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

    Our Best Selling & Most Acclaimed Birth Video

    What educators call "the best birth video ever," Understanding Birth: A Comprehensive Guide is our most practical and powerful teaching tool available. With its nine streamlined chapters, this incredible all-in-one video captivates expectant parents as they learn all the essential need-to-know information on pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum, creating a climate of confidence and excitement for the coming birth. Understanding Birth will help bring excellence to your childbirth class!

    Understanding Birth: A Comprehensive Guide is the teaching tool that enables you to be a leader in birth education. With its nine streamlined chapters, this incredible all-in-one video captivates expectant parents as they learn all the essential need-to-know information on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum¡Xcreating a climate of confidence and excitement for their coming birth.

    Understanding Birth will help you make your birth education program:
  • More informative and entertaining
  • More reflective of social and ethnic diversity
  • More up-to-date
  • More empowering

    Present material faster, easier, and with far greater impact
    Designed to fit into time-crunched class schedules, Understanding Birth provides the most sought-after topics in 9 concise chapters with clear stopping and starting points. Built-in versatility means you can find just what you need when you need it, so your presentation is more organized and, ultimately, more effective.

    Hold parents' attention and increase retention
    Understanding Birth presents balanced information, so parents will better grasp the pros and cons of their options and be well-prepared for unanticipated interventions.

    With Understanding Birth, you will:
  • Show unmedicated, epidural, and cesarean births
  • Provide current information on interventions and prevention strategies
  • Increase understanding with state-of-the-art labor animation
  • Prepare parents with comfort techniques and preparation exercises
  • Show newborn procedures, tests, bonding, and breastfeeding
  • Demystify pregnancy, labor, postpartum care, and more

    Reviews
  • "...this video"s attention to normal birth and breastfeeding makes it an excellent educational tool that can be used in several ways... parents who miss class... mothers on bedrest... lending library..." - Barbara Hotelling, BSN, CD (DONA)

  • "This is a very informative video. I LOVE the fact that it is in chapter form and can be viewed as you discuss a subject. Worth every penny!" - Beth Jones, RN - Patient Educator

  • "Understanding Birth is the updated and visually stimulating video we have been searching for! The variety of subject chapters allow us to use it every week of our childbirth education series. A truly GREAT video set! " - Mary Clough, RNC, CCE, Perinatal Education Coordinator

  • "It's the BEST prepared birth video set I have ever had. I have previewed many other videos, and they don't even come close. I have been able to implement a whole new curriculum around this video and will be ordering more for my lending library." - Denise Breheny, BS, RN, LCCE, IBCLC

  • "Solid content, clear, excellent technical qualities... a recommended supportive resource." - Booklist

  • "A GREAT teaching tool...This wonderful set offers sincere and honest answers. [Tape 2] excels in explaining methods of intervention." - Today's Librarian

    Award
  • Winner, Health & Medicine - 25th Annual Telly Awards

    Item no.: CJ00800138
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 148 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 395.95

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    Item no.: CJ00800139
    Format: DVD (Spanish)
    Duration: 148 minutes
    Audience: Ages 13-Adult
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 395.95

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