Divine Design

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00:20 Creation or Evolution, Design or Random Chance.
00:26 They say it all began with a Big Bang.
00:30 But when we look at the amazing human body
00:33 the answer is obvious.
00:36 The complexity of the design exceeds anything man has made.
00:40 The body, it have only been designed by the Master Designer
00:45 we read about in the Bible.
01:04 Hi, I'm Patti Barnes, Director of the Midwifery Program
01:08 at Harland College. We have been engaged in a series of
01:12 talks of God's divine design in childbirth.
01:17 Today, I'm going to talk about the eight laws of prenatal
01:21 health, that can lead to a better outcome for both mother
01:25 and baby. I like acronyms to help me to remember things
01:29 and maybe this one will help you a little.
01:32 This acronym Birthing:
01:47 Let's start with the first one,
01:54 Endorphins are hormones that act as a natural pain reliever,
01:58 women who are physically fit, have a greater release
02:02 of these hormones. This could be a real blessing
02:06 in times of discomfort and especially during labor.
02:09 Other benefits of exercise include:
02:21 And several other benefits.
02:23 Remember, those who are not accustomed to exercise
02:27 should build their endurance gradually.
02:31 In the first chapter of Exodus, Pharaoh ordered the midwives
02:36 to kill the male Hebrew babies. When they failed to do as
02:41 Pharaoh commanded, he demanded and explanation.
02:44 Their answer is found in Exodus 1:19
02:59 The Hebrew women were slaves, laboring in the field
03:02 and open air, while the Egyptian women were delicate
03:05 and confined indoors most of the time.
03:08 The Hebrew word for lively can be translated as:
03:14 So it appears, they had faster and easier deliveries.
03:19 So what is safe exercise? You can see the best exercise
03:23 is working outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
03:27 One excellent form of exercise is gardening.
03:31 Not only does it strengthen the legs, back and arms,
03:35 but squatting helps prepare the pelvic floor muscles
03:39 for the birth. Walking is another good form of exercise,
03:43 but not just walking around shopping malls.
03:46 A nice walk in the country, with fresh air and sunshine
03:50 is great for the mother's well being.
03:53 Just like an athlete prepares for a race, safe exercise
03:58 helps prepare the mother for childbirth,
04:01 and remember, it increases those pain relieving endorphins.
04:05 The next one is:
04:09 As mentioned before, the best exercise is outdoors,
04:13 this is because you want to get plenty of fresh air.
04:16 Let's look at a few things pure air can do for you.
04:35 In the book Ministry of Healing, page 272 we read:
05:04 Since we are talking abut breathing, I would like to
05:07 mention controlled breathing during labor and delivery.
05:11 We call it controlled breathing as opposed to panic breathing
05:15 which often happens during labor and contributes to stress.
05:20 Practice breathing deeply from your diaphragm,
05:24 in through your nose and out through your mouth
05:28 very slowly. This will actually help you relax and give you
05:34 more endurance because you are expending less energy,
05:38 this will also help your labor to progress easier.
05:43 Ok, now let's look at the next one:
05:46 When you are pregnant, you need to train yourself
05:49 to rest at will. In other words, you need to be able to stop
05:54 what you are doing and take a nap.
05:56 This is especially important when you get close to
05:58 going into labor. You want to be as rested as possible
06:02 for one of the most physically demanding experiences
06:06 of your life. Now here are some benefits of rest:
06:27 Did you know that by keeping regular hours for bedtime
06:31 and napping, you are helping to train your baby
06:34 before he or she is born. For example, if you are a person
06:39 who is in the habit of staying up late into the night,
06:43 your baby would probably develop the same routine,
06:47 and don't forget the old saying:
06:54 Now let's look at the importance of temperance:
06:56 Of course,
07:01 including those things that are good.
07:03 For example, exercise, don't overdo it, rest.
07:09 Don't be slothful, and when eating, don't over indulge.
07:14 Temperance is also abstinence from harmful things like:
07:22 I'd like to also mention controlling your emotions,
07:25 especially when pregnant.
07:27 In Ministry of Healing, page 373 we read:
07:44 Anger, strife, anxiety, bitterness, all affect
07:49 your baby's emotional development.
07:51 We must learn to cultivate soft tones and a pleasant
07:56 disposition.
07:58 Our next topic is:
08:01 Or the beneficial use of water.
08:03 Most people are familiar with the general rule of
08:06 eight glasses of water per day, others suggest a half
08:11 of your weight in ounces. For example,
08:13 if you weigh 120 pounds, you need about 60 ounces
08:19 of water, or about a half of a gallon.
08:21 Of course depending on the level of your activity,
08:25 and the weather, this will vary somewhat.
08:28 Now let's take a look at what water can do for you:
08:45 Let's see what the Ministry of Healing say on page 237.
09:15 The external use of water is beneficial,
09:18 especially when it comes to labor and delivery.
09:21 We all know that warm water can be both soothing and
09:25 relaxing, it can also provide a natural pain reliever
09:30 and for this reason, many women have chosen
09:34 to spend a part of their labor in warm water.
09:37 Another method is to apply hot towels, not too hot,
09:41 to the lower back, which helps relieve the pain.
09:45 Always remember to keep the brain cool by placing a cold
09:49 washcloth at the top of the head.
09:51 Next in our birthing acronym:
09:53 We tend to underestimate the positive nature of sunshine,
09:58 but our Heavenly Father did more than just put a light
10:02 in the sky for us. Consider the statement from the
10:05 pen of inspiration.
10:15 The benefits of sunshine are not as appreciated,
10:18 as they should be. Here are just a few.
10:42 Let's talk about that last point a minute.
10:45 Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and the whites
10:48 of the eyes that often appears in newborns shortly after birth,
10:53 this is a result of a build up Bilirubin in the blood stream.
10:57 Bilirubin is a by-product of the break down of red blood cells
11:02 which are fragile in newborns.
11:04 The body produces certain enzymes designed to deal
11:10 with the Bilirubin so that it doesn't build up in the
11:12 body, but babies need a little time to produce these enzymes
11:16 and for their liver to mature to where it can break down
11:20 the Bilirubin. For this reason and estimated 60%
11:25 of full term babies, and 80% of premature babies
11:30 will show some sign of jaundice,
11:33 fortunately only about 5% need some sort of treatment.
11:37 Not only has God provided the enzyme to break down
11:41 the Bilirubin, but He has provided sunshine
11:45 to help in this process. Always remember to do this
11:49 under the supervision of your health care provider,
11:53 you don't want to over expose your baby to the sun.
11:56 Nutrition is our next on the list:
11:58 First of all, don't trust your cravings.
12:02 In the book Councils on Diet and Food, page 220 is says:
12:31 If you are eating healthy, then you are getting all the
12:34 nutrients that the baby needs. For example:
12:38 Calcium for fetal bone development as well as teeth.
12:42 Folic Acid for blood production. Iodine for thyroid function
12:48 and hormone production, and Iron for healthy blood and
12:52 liver, for baby and mom. There are many other nutrients like:
13:06 that they need for healthy development.
13:09 Last and certainly not least is:
13:12 It is not just the physical aspect that we should be
13:17 concerned about when it comes to pregnancy,
13:20 although it is very important, it is even more important
13:23 to start each day with God's word.
13:26 Spending time ready your Bible will provide spiritual strength
13:31 and guidance and places your baby under the influence
13:36 of the Holy Spirit.
13:37 Proverbs 4:20- 22 says:
13:56 During pregnancy, you and your baby
13:59 will greatly benefit from all of these eight laws of
14:02 prenatal health, and you know what?
14:05 All of these benefits are free,
14:08 a gift from our loving Heavenly Father, to you.
14:12 Join me next time for more about our Devine Design.


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