The Matrona | Q Curriculum

CurriculumTo study birth is to study LIFE itself.To that end, we include topics such as sexuality, using power wisely, eldership, conflict resolution and healing our wounds as well as typical traditional topics such as pregnancy, birth and postpartum...all with the understanding that as caregivers, we have more to offer childbearing families than we are currently providing. We can offer a full range of skills and understandings that embrace, not just birth, but all of life.Below, to the left, is an introduction to some of the topics we cover. To the right you will find more detailed information about the schedule and curriculum. WoundologyDo we recreate our patterns in the birthing arena? Let's explore this potent topic and articulate personal, cultural and global wounds. Let's articulate the Birth Wound with integrity and a frank look at what we construct in the world of midwifery today. Then, we'll explore how to heal and let go of these patterns.Position, Power and PrivilegeAs caregivers, one way to serve others is by examining our use of power and privilege. Honest discussion of this topic brings forth wise use of our influence with birthing women and families. It's surprising how often we prefer not to acknowledge our position for fear of losing it or misusing it. Let's open the door to authentic exploration of this topic and allow greater understanding to prevail.Sexual WisdomOur relationship to sexuality and intimacy is relevant to our birthing practices. What is our legacy of sexual wisdom? Are we using the creative force as a path to the Divine, as we intended?We will discuss orgasm, multiple orgasm, Cosmic Orgasm and our birthright in achieving these realms of sexuality and how this informs our caregiving. 'It is an act of great spiritual power to assert that our creative needs be met.'Eldership and Creating Win/Win SituationsAs midwives and caregivers we have begun training for Eldership, no matter what our age or experience.What are the qualities of the Elder, the Matriarch, the Peacekeeper?Let's delve into our future role and share the conflict resolution skills for holding balance in ourselves, our communities and for the planet.Curriculum Schedule for the WeekPage 1MondayToday we explore Quantum Midwifery, Undisturbed Birth and the role of the Endocrine System.We look at the qualities of a midwife and doula and at the caregiver's greatest skill.Morning: 9 - 11:30 amIntroductions Quantum Midwifery and the Quantum VisionEvolving Models of CareTrusting Women and Creating Soul-level ConnectionsIdeas not IdeologiesMid-day: Noon - 2 pmThe Caregiver's Spiral - Midwife as Gardener, Midwife as WitnessLate Afternoon: 4 - 8 pmThe Midwife's Greatest SkillThe circle of NurturingThe Endocrine System: Hormones as MessengersThe Pineal Gland and the Spirit HormoneTapping Our GlandsPage 2TuesdayToday we explore the childbirth continuum as an expanded state of reality and a place where transformation can occur.Morning:Brain Wave Patterns and the Neurological Perspective on BirthBirth as an Altered State of ConsciousnessMid-day:Cycles of Fertility: Meet Granny and Aunt JoanThe Journey Begins: Conception and FertilizationLate afternoon:23 in the Back Pocket: Why Women are the Ancestral SexThe Birth Atlas: Understanding Dilation and EffacementPage 3WednesdayToday we explore our beliefs about life and birth and we notice how our beliefs shape our practice.We learn a new language for birth and we explore undisturbed pregnancy.Morning:Woundology: The Study of our WoundsHow wounds direct our midwifery practiceArticulating the Birth Wound...and the Earth WoundMid-day:Assessing Maternal Wellbeing in the Quantum ParadigmDiathesis in Pregnancy...Hypertension and DiabetesLate afternoon:The Holistic Stages of LaborNew Language for BirthNon-invasive Techniques for Assessing and Following LaborPage 4ThursdayToday we discuss how to receive our power with gratitude and use it wisely. We also discuss normal and variations of normal in the Quantum paradigm.Morning:Sitting in the Fire: Using Rank, Power, and Privilege WiselyMid-day:Assessing Fetal Wellbeing in the Quantum ParadigmLate afternoon:The Role of Skills in Undisturbed BirthUsing Tools Wisely: Understanding BP and Fetal Heart TonesVariations of NormalPage 5FridayToday is devoted to the Placenta.We learn to identify where the placenta is in the immediate postpartum and we explore Placenta Medicine and Placenta Readings.Morning:The Return: The Immediate PostpartumIn the Undisturbed Paradigm...Where is the placenta and how is the Baby?Mid-day:Placenta Medicine and Placenta ReadingsLate afternoon:Fear in Birth, Fear in Practice...What Really causes ComplicationsMeditations to dispel Fear according to Quantum TheoryPage 6SaturdayToday is the day for exploring intimacy.We will talk about sexuality and how our sexual beliefs inform our practice.We will also spend the last part of our Council in the Changing Woman Ceremony.This is a deep and profound occasion for all of us to share and receive, to be witnessed and to transform.Morning:Sexual Wisdom and Sex as a Path to the DivineThe Yin and Yang of SexExtended Orgasm, Expanded Orgasm and Cosmic OrgasmThe rest of the day will be devoted to the Changing Woman Ceremony.Page 7SundayDeparture
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