Are you pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Are you a Doula, Birth Advocate or Childbirth Educator? Do you believe women should have mother friendly birth options? Have you taken a childbirth education class and still have questions about what REALLY happens on a labor and delivery unit? Would you like to know strategies and techniques to help you navigate the maze of hospital birth so you can create a more empowered birth experience? If you answered yes to any of these questions The Birth Plan Myth – Webinar Series is for YOU!

The Birth Plan Myth 6-part webinar series will run every Thursday

February 4 - March 10, 2016. During these six calls we will:

* Discuss the biggest myths about Birth Plans and what you need to do to be empowered with or without one.

* Help you understand the importance of creating a personal birth philosophy and vision for your birth.

* Teach you ways to communicate with providers that will diminish anxiety, and increase confidence while helping to get the information needed to make informed choices.

* Discuss the difference between informed consent and informed refusal.

* Give you a more in depth understanding of common medications and interventions, including what they are, when and why they are used and what you can do to minimize risks even if you don’t want a “natural birth.”

* Explain the most common procedures performed on a newborn so you can make an informed decision about accepting or declining these routines.

We will discuss all of these things and more. Our goal is to dispel the myths, shed light on the truth and remove doubts and confusion.