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Preparing for a Natural Childbirth Experience
Acupressure and
Breathing for Childbirth DVD
by Laurie
Binder,
LCCE, RNCNP, MS, LAc, Doctor of Acupuncture
Introducing the
DVD that combines the use of Acupressure points and Organized Breathing
techniques for a better childbirth experience for the baby, mother and her labor
partner
Can
be used to promote natural childbirth - Also
supports conventional births
By
using this video you will be able to:
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Learn simple Acupressure techniques that anyone can learn and
practice
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Maintain a healthy pregnancy
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Stimulate and promote labor
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Calm the mother
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Increase comfort
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Involve the birth partner
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Know when to go to the hospital
The
information provided includes:
Concise
information to show you how to use Organized Breathing patterns and
Acupressure points to support your ideal birth experience
How to
prepare for labor
and the birthing experience
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How to recognize
approaching labor
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Activities at home
during early labor
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When to go to the
hospital
Organized
Breathing techniques to manage labor
Acupressure
points for:
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How
to stimulate and promote the labor process
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Control
nausea
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Reduce
panic and calm the mother
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Increase
effectiveness of contractions
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Open
the cervix
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Move
the baby down
 The
birth tools that you will learn include:
By learning the
techniques and information provided in this DVD, you will be prepared to
confidently participate in the birth of your child.
Dr.
Laurie Binder's Qualifications:
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Ob/Gyn
Nurse Practitioner
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Labor
and Delivery RN
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Doctor
of Acupuncture, MS in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Specialist
in Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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UCLA
Certified health consultant in complementary therapies and
acupressure
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Mother
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Accredited LCCE, and have been teaching
Lamaze classes for more
than 15 years
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Lamaze coach to some of Hollywood's most famous including: Jack
Nicholson & Rebecca Broussard, Warren Beatty & Annette Benning,
Catherine Hicks & Kevin Yagher, Mr. & Mrs. Franco Columbu,
Artist Billy Al Bengston, Fitness Guru Kathy Smith
Dr.
Laurie Binder has been seen on:
 
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How my
Acupressure and Breathing for Childbirth DVD will help YOU
 Hi!
I'm Laurie Binder and this DVD is to teach you and your birth
partners how to use breathing and acupressure techniques to help you
have a calm and efficient labor.
I devised
this program after teaching hundreds of couples Lamaze childbirth
techniques as an LCCE and often working with pregnant patients in my
acupuncture fertility practice, preparing them for labor in their
last month of pregnancy.
So many of
my pregnant patients were looking for ways to combine childbirth
techniques with acupuncture points. There are specific acu-points
that can be used to help the cervix dilate, move energy, therefore
the baby downward and calm the mother. In addition, Organized
Breathing techniques can help manage pain and distress. Proper
breathing will increase oxygen to the mother and baby.
These are
simple effective tools that will help your labor be as efficient and
smooth as possible.
About Laurie Binder LAc,
MS, RNCNP, LCCE, Doctor of Acupuncture
Biography
I
love medicine. All medicine. I have been a practitioner in the Women's
Healthcare field for more than twenty years.
I began my career in Women's Health as an RN in Brooklyn working in labor and
delivery. It was in my first delivery I experienced the miracle that happens
when five people go into a room and six come out. From that moment on I
understood that I was meant to do this work.
I observed how helpful
Lamaze was with my laboring patients while working as a Labor & Delivery nurse in New York. After moving back to California, I obtained Lamaze certification and began teaching childbirth classes at Santa Monica-UCLA and Brotman hospitals as well as privately in client's homes.
Soon, I entered Harbor-UCLA in Los Angeles to
become a specialist in Women's Health as a nurse practitioner. I wanted to
expand my skills and knowledge in order to offer more comprehensive care to my
own patients. At first, it was exciting to have the new freedoms that my title
gave me, however, soon I discovered that I didn't have the whole picture.
There was more to learn and more to give.
I had been aware of acupuncture, acupressure and
alternative medicine since the early 80's. I had never considered applying it
to my patients. Then acupuncture interns from
a local school began seeing patients at one of the clinics where I practice. I
began referring my patients to them to address the complaints that my western
training had not resolved. To my delight, they consistently got results.
After a year of observing this phenomenon, I decided to study Traditional
Chinese Medicine to become a licensed acupuncturist. It has been an
extraordinary journey. I have learned a whole new perspective on health from an
eastern point of view to enhance my Western medical training.
It has enriched my life and I believe the lives of my patients as well. I am now
able to evaluate and treat my patients more completely through
acupuncture, herbs and a comprehensive
lifestyle evaluation.
My love for medicine will always lead me to the best and most comprehensive care
for my patients. I look forward to helping you on your journey to a calm,
efficient and prepared childbirth.
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What is acupressure?
 Acupressure is a complementary medicinal technique derived from
acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to
acupuncture points using the fingers, hands or massage tools. With
over 2500 years of history of practice, acupressure techniques have
been used to facilitate the birth process for generations of women.
Qi is the central underlying principle in Acupuncture and
Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qi is the vital energy that flows
through the body. The body's functions can be stimulated via the acu-points.
Acu-points are the areas on the body where energy is easily
accessed.
In acupuncture, needles are used to achieve "DaQi": connecting with
the Qi so that energy can be dispersed from an excess area or drawn
to an area if it is deficient. Needles can be wonderful tools
in the hand of a skilled acupuncturist but there is no stronger
conductor of Qi on the planet than the human hand.
What is Organized Breathing?
 Organized breathing patterns used in childbirth are
effective in reducing stress and the perception of pain. When using
the concentration required to focus on the breathing during a
contraction the attention is directed away from a pain response to a
relaxed breathing response. Through daily practice, one can
develop a very dependable labor tool.
Benefits to practicing
Organized Breathing:
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Each breath becomes a soothing response to pain
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Breathing helps the mother to
maintain a state of relaxation during contractions
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The organized pattern of the breath promotes a
sense of well being
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Organized Breathing provides more oxygen to the
mother and baby which is essential during labor
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Brings purpose to each contraction,
making them more productive
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Laurie Binder
Doctor of Acupuncture
Ob / Gyn Nurse Practitioner
Lamaze Childbirth Instructor
Laurie's Celebrity Clients
Jack Nicholson & Rebecca Broussard
Warren Beatty & Annette Bening
Fitness Guru
Kathy Smith
Catherine
Hicks & Kevin Yagher
Mr. & Mrs. Franco Columbu
Artist Billy Al Bengston
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New! Enhance your fertility with Dr. Laurie
Binder's Acupressure for Fertility DVD
Introducing the DVD that combines the use of
Fertility Acupressure points with information on nutrition and lifestyle to
increase your fertility
The information on the DVD includes:
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How to locate and stimulate the Acupoints
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How to modify your diet and lifestyle to boost your
fertility
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How to identify your Optimal Fertile Time
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How to use relaxation and breathing techniques to
reduce stress and enhance fertility
more info
here
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