BASIC TRAINING FOR THE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR WORKSHOP 

               Santa Fe, New Mexico                 Two Day Workshop Outline 

                        Day One  8:00 am - 5:45 pm

8:00 – 10:00 am       

Dynamics of Group Learning in Childbirth Education
  • List four sequential steps in group development
  • Identify ways to enhance group learning

10:00 – 10:10 am        Break

10:10 – 12:00 pm   
 
Teaching Skills for the Childbirth Educator
  • Discuss importance of knowing own learning style
  • Identify advantages of immediate application of knowledge
12:00 pm                   Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 pm     
 
Healthy Lifestyles
  • Identify biological changes caused by the stress response
  • Discuss the ACOG guidelines for exercise during pregnancy
  • List strategies for teaching nutrition 
Labor Process
  • List techniques for teaching normal labor
  • Discuss labor variations that should be taught
2:30 – 2:40 pm            Break

2:40 - 5:45 pm        

Relaxation & Breathing
  • List benefits of relaxation during labor
  • Explain two distinct uses of breathing techniques in labor
Curriculum Development
  • List four questions educators should ask to determine curriculum  
  • Identify the three domains of learning
 
Day Two 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

8:00 – 10:00 am       

Relaxation & Breathing, Continued
 
Comfort in Labor: Labor Support
  • Summarize labor support research
  • Identify progression for teaching labor support techniques 
Second Stage
  • Compare Friedman’s Curve to Simkin’s three-phase model
  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of second stage positions
10:00 – 10:10 am        Break

10:10 – 12:00 pm       

Birth, Postpartum, & Breastfeeding
  • Discuss coping mechanisms to deal with unexpected outcomes
  • Identify resources for breastfeeding support

12:00 pm                   Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 pm    
 
Teaching from a Risk-Benefit Point of View
  • Define informed choice
  • Identify techniques for teaching benefits and risks
Professional Development in Childbirth Education 
  • Identify and discuss the role of childbirth educators
  • Discuss how to start-up and market a childbirth class business
2:30 – 2:40 pm            Break

2:40 - 4:00 pm        
 
Mini Curriculum Development & Teaching Practice
  • Outline a childbirth class topic
  • Present topic to peer group
 
4:00 pm                      End