motherly’s birth class printable workbook...and welcome to motherly’s birth class! we are so...
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AND WELCOME TO MOTHERLY’S BIRTH CLASS!
We are so thrilled that you are joining us, and honored
to be here with you on this incredible adventure. This
workbook contains your class homework, that will help you
take what you’ve learned in the modules and translate it into
a plan that works for YOU. Feel free to invite your partner
to work on it with you, and have fun! Remember to take
some deep breaths, and trust your inner awesomeness.
You’ve got this!
xo, Diana
Hi there
My Water Broke Log
DATE
COLOR
PLAN
NOTES
AMOUNT
Call your doctor or midwife to notify them and discuss the plan. TIME CALLED:
Is the baby moving? YES NO SAME AS USUAL MORE THAN USUAL LESS THAN USUAL
TIME
ODOR
Coping Skills Reminder Sheet
DANCE/SWAY
LUNGE
SQUAT
HIP PRESS
LOWER BACK DIAMOND PRESS
BIRTH BALL
SWAY SIDE TO SIDE
HIP CIRCLES
LEAN FORWARD ON PARTNER
HIP PRESS
LOWER BACK DIAMOND PRESS
REBOZO/WOVEN CLOTH
- SUPPORT LOWER BACK
WATER
- BATHTUB
- SHOWER
- WASHCLOTH
MUSIC
RELAXATION MP3S
VOCALIZATION
BREATHING
PLEASANT SMELLS
MANTRAS
Mantra Sheet 1
My baby and I
are safe
I am birthing with women all over the world
I trust myself and
my body
Breathe in calm, breathe
out tension
Mantra Sheet 2
Breathe
I am remarkable
Each contraction brings me closer
to meeting my baby
I’ve got this
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE BIRTH?
WHAT COPING SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO USE?
ARE THERE ANY INTERVENTIONS YOU HAVE
STRONG FEELINGS ABOUT? PLEASE SHARE HERE.
GIVEN THAT THE SITUATION ALLOWS,
WOULD YOU LIKE THE FOLLOWING FOR
YOUR BABY?
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PAIN MEDICATION SUCH AS EPIDURALS AND OPIOIDS? WOULD YOU LIKE
PEOPLE TO OFFER THEM TO YOU, OR DO YOU PREFER TO INITIATE THE CONVERSATION IF DESIRED?
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO CATCH YOUR BABY?
WHO WILL ATTEND YOUR BIRTH? (partner, friend, family, doula, etc.)
(ob/gyn, midwife, etc.)
UNSUREYES NO
Cord blood banking (If
yes, company/public bank
name: )
Delayed-cord clamping
Skin-to-skin
Breastfeeding
Bottle-feeding
Eye medication
Vitamin K injection
Hepatitis B vaccine
Nursery or in-room care
Circumcision
My Birth Plan
DO YOU HAVE SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR YOUR BIRTH?
DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR YOUR PLACENTA?
IF SO, PLEASE WRITE THEM HERE.
ARE THERE CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS THE TEAM SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE TEAM?
FULL NAME:
DUE DATE:
WHAT COPING SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO USE?
DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR YOUR PLACENTA?
IF SO, PLEASE WRITE THEM HERE.
GIVEN THAT THE SITUATION ALLOWS,
WOULD YOU LIKE THE FOLLOWING FOR
YOUR BABY?
WOULD YOU LIKE A GENTLE CESAREAN SECTION? WOULD YOU LIKE A CLEAR DRAPE?
WHO WILL ATTEND YOUR BIRTH? (partner, friend, family, doula, etc.)
UNSUREYES NO
Cord blood banking (If
yes, company/public bank
name: )
Delayed-cord clamping
Skin-to-skin
Breastfeeding
Bottle-feeding
Eye medication
Vitamin K injection
Hepatitis B vaccine
Nursery or in-room care
Circumcision
My C-section Birth Plan
DO YOU HAVE SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR YOUR
BIRTH? IF SO, PLEASE WRITE THEM HERE.
ARE THERE CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS THE TEAM SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE TEAM?
FULL NAME:
DUE DATE:
WHICH HOSPITAL WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE BIRTH IN?
WHAT PROVIDER WILL ATTEND YOUR BIRTH?
Hopes + Fears
LABOR + BIRTH
PARENTHOOD
When you think about you birth, what fears come up?
When you think about you birth, what fears come up?
For each fear, can you identify why you are afraid of it?
For each fear, can you identify why you are afraid of it?
What strategies can you use to overcome each fear?
What strategies can you use to overcome each fear?
The Ultimate Birth Packing List
Mama General
Partner
BabyCLOTHING
COSMETICS
2 changes of clothes
Toothbrush
Maternity leggings
Shampoo/conditioner
Nursing bra
Body washes + lotions
Comfy underwear
Chapstick
Flip flops
Hair ties
Robe
Toothpaste/mouthwash
Breastfeeding friendly top
Cosmetics or toiletries
Socks
Deodorant
Going home outfit
Hair brush
Glasses
Breast pads
Nipple ointment
Birthing
Cute outfit for baby
Birth preference sheet
Carseat
Birth ball
Visual element (beautiful photo)
MP3s
Picture ID
2 changes of clothes
Hospital paperwork
Bathing suit (if water birth)
Blanket
Rebozo
Mantras
Essential oils
Battery charger with long cord
Snacks
Comfy pillow
Important phone numbers
(relatives, doula, birth
photographer, placenta
encapsulator)
Notebook + pen
Extra plastic bag
Insurance card
Toiletries
Phone/camera
Sneakers + flip flops
Snacks
Magazine/book
Gatorade/coconut water/juice
Quarters for vending machine
Magazine/book
Earplugs
The Ultimate C-section Packing List
Mama General
Partner
BabyCLOTHING*
COSMETICS
2 changes of clothes
Toothbrush
Maternity leggings
Shampoo/conditioner
Nursing bra
Body washes + lotions
Comfy high-rise underwear
Chapstick
Flip flops
Hair ties
Robe
Toothpaste/mouthwash
Breastfeeding friendly top
Cosmetics or toiletries
Socks
Deodorant
Going home outfit
Hair brush
Glasses
*Clothes should be high-rise
or loose, so they don’t rub
your incision.
Breast pads
Nipple ointment
Birthing
Cute outfit for baby
Birth preference sheet
Carseat
Visual element (beautiful photo)
MP3s
Picture ID
2 changes of clothes
Hospital paperwork
Bathing suit (if water birth)
Blanket
Mantras
Essential oils
Battery charger with long cord
Snacks
Comfy pillow
Important phone numbers
(relatives, doula, birth
photographer, placenta
encapsulator)
Bendable straws
Quarters for vending machine
Insurance card
Toiletries
Phone/camera
Sneakers + flip flops
Snacks
Magazine/book
Gatorade/coconut water/juice
Magazine/book
Notebook + pen
Extra plastic bag
Earplugs
Postpartum Prep Check List
Have Ready
Home Prep
Food PrepBig cup with straw
Changing station on each
floor of house
Pads
Hemorrhoid cream
Nursing bra
Nipple ointment
Comfortable underwear
Padsicles
Nursing station on each
floor of house
Witch hazel pads
Comfortable pjs
Robe
Nursing pillow
Snacks that are easy to eat with one hand
Granola bars
Frozen meals
Trail mix
Cheese sticks
Take out menus
Helpers to Consider
Other
Postpartum doula and/or baby nurse
House cleaner
Babysitter for older siblings
Errand runner
Schedule relatives/friends to come help
People to drive you to appointments for first 6 weeks
C-section Postpartum Prep Check List
Have Ready
Home Prep
Food Prep
Helpers to Consider
Other
Big cup with bendable straw
Changing station on each
floor of house
Pads
Hemorrhoid cream
Nursing bra
Nipple ointment
Comfortable high rise
underwear
Padsicles
Nursing station on each
floor of house
Possibly place to sleep
on first floor of the house
Witch hazel pads
Comfortable pjs
Robe
Nursing pillow
Snacks that are easy to eat with one hand
Postpartum doula and/or baby nurse
Granola bars
House cleaner
Frozen meals
Trail mix
Babysitter for older siblings
Cheese sticks
Errand runner
Take out menus
Schedule relatives/friends to come help
People to drive you to appointments for first 6 weeks