1.SmartBirth TM offers free childbirth information to women who plan to have, are expecting, and had a baby. This network provides support to new moms around the world. 2. Membership is free. You have access to basic free information posted on this network, 3.All conferences and webinars are FREE unless noted otherwise. So take advantage of them! 4. Advertising is available . Ad must be approved and relate to pregnancy. 5. NO SPAMMING (or you will be deleted from the network. NO negative talk here. Let's mind our manners!
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Happy Valentine's Day! A little early , Congratulations!!
Hello! And welcome to Smartbirth (TM) - a new focus and vision for childbirth education that transistions the traditional into the 21st Century progressive "Birth Mindset".
The Smartbirth phliosophy is - when women BELIEVE in their abilities to birth, they do so with intelligence, and intuitive know-how.
Smartbirth(TM) focuses on the following areas:
) understanding labor physiology
) creating healthier "birth mindsets"
) in-depth relaxation skills for birth and for life
)Celebrating and supporting women
HOW TO USE THIS COMMUNITY
A lot of information is posted in the groups listed below. Each group focuses on that topic. Information is being added all the time. You'll have to ask questions to get the most from this site, or attend the webnars and weekly support calls. Start a discussion in a group that interests you, or start your own group. You'll find free audios to download, and webinars to attend. They are free unless noted otherwise. There is a mix of fee and free programs here, so you'll have lots to choose from.
If you feel you need more personal information, one on one education and instruction, or support, you can subscribe to the Birth Coach for $25.00 a month and unsubscribe any time. Click on the Birth Coach Tab above.
There is NO SUCH THING as a stupid question! You can always email me in confidence and I will respond to you. If there is something in particular you want to learn - tell me. This site is a work in progress. I don't know everything but I'll find the answers.
ONGOING EVENTS
1. Friday nights, 9:00 PM/EST (check your time zones) starting January 22, 2010 is alternating Teleseminars and Pregnancy Support calls
2. Mondays are "Get YOUR QUESTION IN" days
3.Next free childbirth class for Smartbirth Members with me :-) Starts February 14th, 8:00 PM/EST (check your time zone) Register here You MUST be a member of this Smartbirth Community.
Enjoy the community, and I appreciate your membership!
Disclaimer: This network contains information for educational purposes only. By law, registered nurses are not permitted to give advise or diagnose a physical symptom or complaint. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your prenatal care please consult with your health care provider.
I agree completely. The attitudes towards birth are just one piece of the culture of fear that's permeating this century. The more we know, the more we think we can manage, and the more gets forgotten in the process. Drugs do have their limited plac…
I couldn't agree more Lesly. Women are also being taught to plan the birthday of their child and the time of delivery. While this sounds "convenient" and "cool", this is in my opinion really for the convenience of the doctor doing the delivery. He g…