Birth Emergencies
A highly detailed course to help prepare you to assist in Birth Emergencies
This course covers how to be a helpful assistant during an emergency at a home or birth center birth. This course is designed for the New Student Midwife, Birth Assistant or any other support person attending Community Birth. We will cover warning signs of an emergency and how we can assist the Midwife during an emergency.
Topics covered in this course:
Preparing for Birth Emergencies/Equipment Overview
Non-reassuring heart tones
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Shoulder Dystocia
Maternal Shock/Fainting
Emergency Transport Procedures
Processing Emergencies
Required Textbook: None
Recommended Prerequisites: CPR & NRP classes
Your Instructor
We have many midwives who contribute to the curriculum of our programs.
Course Curriculum
Welcome to Birth Emergencies!
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Equipment Overview
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Non-Reassuring Heart Tones/Decels
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StartNon-Reassuring Heart Tones/Decels (8:05)
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StartObserve: Non-reassuring heart tones demo (13:58)
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StartObserve: Resuscitation demo (2:01)
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StartNewborn Position for Resuscitation
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StartDiscuss: What is happening in this image?
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StartDiscuss: What is happening in these images
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StartWhat equipment was used in this photo?
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StartCheck your equipment knowledge
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StartTest your knowledge: Quiz
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StartPractice your skills
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.