Welcome to the GALS Family
We are committed to Central Texas families, and to each other! We are learning and growing together and we commit to a common mission- improving birth outcomes and ensuring no one births alone. This postpartum program expands our work- supporting families after baby is here.
Curriculum
GALS Postpartum Birthworker
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Nurturing the New Parent
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- What led to this moment (6:22)
- Postpartum Support Video with Irasema
- Supporting all postpartum experiences (17:56)
- Nurturing the New Parent Video with Janixa (16:03)
- Perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) (6:05)
- PMADs Video with Beth (22:51)
- Honoring the Warrior
- Free Writing
- Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas (PPHA) Resources
Feeding
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- Bodyfeeding basics (7:43)
- Breastfeeding Video - Attaching Baby at the Breast
- Breastfeeding Video - Deep Latch Technique
- Breastfeeding Video - Lactation class: Essentials to survive the first few days with a newborn
- Breastfeeding Video - 7 tips to know if baby is latching correctly
- Breastfeeding Articles
- Formula feeding
- Burping
- Signs of a Hungry Baby
- Additional Feeding Resources
- Breast/Chestfeeding Laws
- Common feeding issues and how to support (6:03)
- Free Writing
- End of Section Quiz
- Video - Remedies for Clogged Milk Ducts
Infant Care
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Attachment
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Self Care for the Birthworker
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Trauma Informed Birthwork
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