All in Due Time :

Perspectives on Childbirth from Deaf Parents

This 2 CD-set is now available in its entirety online. The video is compressed, and therefore not as high a quality, and not capable of being played full screen. Other than that, you can access all the same information.

Overview

This is a description of the project from its creators with the RSA Region V Interpreter Education Project in 2003. For more >>> .

Resources for Preparation

This page has ideas for practice and resources for building knowledge related to childbirth, delivery and OB/GYN appointments. For more>>>.

A study packet, This One's for You, Baby!, is available to allow interpreters to work with these CDs and Birth Companions to earn RID CEUs.

Egina and Jimmy Beldon Egina and Jimmy discussed the variety of experiences they had in the births of their five children. Processes discussed include: Induction via IV, Epidural anasthesia, C-Section, Induction by Stripping; VBAC; delivery with suction, midwifery; meconium; ultrasound; delayed onset of labor; water birth, and breaking the amniotic sac (water). View video from Egina and Jimmy Beldon	View video from Egina and Jimmy Beldon
Heidi and Jeff Branch Heidi and Jeff discuss topics related to going to the hospital and delivering, as well as working with an interpreter and finding out whether or not their child was deaf. Technical processes discussed include: epidural injection, c-section, an episiotomy. View Video from Heidi and Jeff Branch	View Video from Heidi and Jeff Branch
Christine and Roger Kraft The Krafts discuss the birth of their three children, and the coming of their fourth. View video from Christine and Roger Kraft	View video from Christine and Roger Kraft
Stacie and Scott Miller Stacie and Scott describe their journey with a high-risk pregancy, through delivery to the NICU, and finally home with a healthy son. View Video from Stacie and Scott Miller	View Video from Stacie and Scott Miller
Brandi and Tim Rarus Brandi and Tim discuss the birth of their three children and the future adoption of another. Technical processes include: in vitro fertilization; pre-mature labor; epidural injection; cervical dilation, induction by IV, and stripping. View Video from Brandi and Tim Rarus	View Video from Brandi and Tim Rarus
Melody and Russell Stein Melody and Russell talk about preparation and events related to the birth of their two children. Processes discussed include: perpsectives on working with an interpreter and nursing staff and epidural anesthesia. View Video from Melody and Russell Stein	View Video from Melody and Russell Stein