Midwife’s Assistant DVD This 4 dvd-appox 6 hours of clinical training includes: Assisting a midwife at a homebirth Assisting with the set up of birth, IV, suturing and newborn exam trays Duties before, during and after the birth * Emergency procedure: Shoulder dystocia, Hemorrhage, Undiagnosed Breech, Non-reassuring fetal heart tones Maternal Shock Neonatal Resuscitation set up and procedures specific to homebirth Transport procedures Oxygen tank usage How to take Blood Pressure Waterbirth IV procedures Leopold’s Maneuvers Doppler Usage Midwife’s Assistant kit Informed Choice DVD #1: Introduction, Requirements, Duties, Informed Choice, The Delivery, Postpartum, Waterbirth, Cleanup Duties, Blood Pressure, Leopold's Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Auscultation, Record-Keeping, Emergency Medical Services DVD #2: Emergency Procedures, Oxygen Usage, Resuscitation of the Newborn, Intravenous Fluid Administration Instructors include:Lainna Wheatley MScM, BScM, Faculty at the Midwives College of UtahJoanne Przystawka Registered Nurse/Nurse PractitionerJean Elmer Registered Respiratory TherapistBarbara Barta Registered Midwife Elizabeth Herman, Registered Nurse
