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Lesson 6: Video from Heidi and Jeff Branch

Jeff and Heidi had a midwife and an interpreter for their birth experience.

How much do they say about the midwife?

How much do they say about the interpreter?

Describe the relationship they had with the interpreter.

Heidi introduces herself and talks about coming from a Deaf family. (0:45)
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Meet Jeff

Jeff introduces himself and talks about his educational journey. (6:37)
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Going to the Hospital for Delivery

Heidi and Jeff describe when they knew they had to go to the hospital and the process for delivery. Technical processes discussed include: epidural injection, c-section, and episiotomy. (4:35)
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Jeff and Heidi Branch

Working with an interpreter

Heidi and Jeff describe the process they went through in choosing an interpreter and in having an interpreter as part of the team for their labor and delivery. (6:10)
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On a Hearing or Deaf Child

Heidi and Jeff talk about their considerations (or lack thereof) on whether their child would be Deaf. (1:57)
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