• introduction (4:15)
• a practical solution (1:56)
  • introducing the seat
  • a popular choice
  • setting the scene
• taking positions (7:26)
  • positioning the woman
  • involving the partner
  • finding the correct seating angle
  • coping with pain
  • putting the woman first
• an empowering atmosphere (9:16)
  • the nurture of relaxation
  • interactive engagement
  • caring for the labouring woman
  • attendants’ comfort
  • oedema and perineum
• birthing with dignity (6:00)
  • pushing re-examined
  • the power of relaxation
• overcoming old positions (8:38)
  • attendants’ position at birth
  • protecting the perineum
  • if pushing is really necessary
  • engaging the parents
• a better beginning (3:28)
  • bonding with the baby
  • birthing the placenta
• a versatile position (4:57)
  • large babies and shoulder difficulties
  • after epidurals
  • when not to use the seat
  • assisted vaginal births
  • breech births
• a change of focus (1:33)
• Ella’s birth (6:41)

total running time = 55 mins