Childbirth Education

Get the tools and support you need for a confident and positive birth experience.

Parenthood is an exciting experience, but questions and anxieties are natural. The good news? You and your partner are not alone. We’re here to support and empower you every step of the way.

Led by certified educators, our childbirth and postpartum education classes provide:

  • Expert knowledge on the stages of labor, pain management techniques, birthing options, and newborn care.
  • Practical techniques and coping mechanisms for labor, including breathing exercises and birth positions.
  • Supportive environment for labor, including breathing exercises and birth positions.

Childbirth Education Topics

Browse our Childbirth Education Class options and find the perfect fit.

Prenatal Care and Nutrition

Understand what happens during your prenatal care visits and how to implement a healthy diet during pregnancy. 

1 Hour

Stages of Labor and Birth

Learn about the stages of labor, what to expect during each stage, and  some basic coping techniques for each phase of your labor and birth.

1 Hour

Pain Management Options

Explore the different pain relief options available for labor and the risks, benefits, and alternatives for each.

1 Hour

Laboring with Ease and Support

Watch demonstrations and practice with your birth partner various positions, relaxation techniques, and pressure points to manage and embrace the physical and emotional stress during labor.

2 Hours

Understanding Medical Procedures

Understand common medical procedures, their purpose, and the potential benefits and risks of each.  Learn how to ask key questions and join in a shared decision making with your provider.

1 Hour

Birthplace Choices and Provider Options

Explore a variety of provider types and birthing options (e.g., home, hospital, birth center, water) and discuss the benefits, risks, and considerations associated with each.

1 Hour

Birth Plans and Communication with Healthcare Providers

Create your personalized birth plan to enhance communication with your healthcare provider to ensure your desired preferences are understood and respected.

1 Hour

Cesarean Birth Awareness

Understand the reasons for a cesarean, identify cesarean options, and learn what to expect during a cesarean birth and recovery.

1 Hour

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) is a safe option if you have had a previous cesarean. Learn essential information to position yourself for the highest likelihood of success.

1 Hour

Special Considerations for High-Risk Pregnancies

If your pregnancy is deemed high-risk, we will explore your unique challenges and identify some coping strategies.

1 Hour

Postpartum Care and Recovery

Learn what to expect after birth and develop your personalized postpartum care plan.

1 Hour

Breastfeeding

Learn the tips and techniques for a successful breastfeeding experience. Topics covered include proper latch, various feeding positions, milk supply, feeding frequency, milk storage practices, and solutions for potential challenges.

2 Hours

Sibling Preparation

Help older siblings prepare for the arrival of a new baby to ensure a smooth transition for the new family dynamic.

1 Hour

Emotional and Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Understand postpartum well-being, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and how to get help when needed.

1 Hour

Infant CPR and First Aid

Understand postpartum well-being, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and how to get help when needed.

1 Hour

Parenting and Newborn Sleep

Help older siblings prepare for the arrival of a new baby to ensure a smooth transition for the new family dynamic.

1 Hour

Parenting Styles

Explore a variety of parenting styles and effective communication techniques within the family to support a balanced family dynamic.

1 Hour

Newborn Care

Feel confident in the basics of infant care, bathing, diapering, swaddling, and soothing techniques.

1 Hour

Understanding Fertility and Family Planning

Understand family planning options, fertility, and contraception methods after childbirth.

1 Hour

Intimacy and Relationships After Childbirth

Discuss how relationships and intimacy may change after having a baby and identify strategies to maintain a healthy relationship.

1 Hour

Financial Planning for Parenthood

Get guidance on managing finances and budgeting for the additional costs associated with raising a child.

1 Hour

Adoption and Surrogacy

Consider and prepare for the emotional, physical, and practical aspects of adoption or surrogacy.

1 Hour

Trauma Informed Care

If you have experienced a previous traumatic birth or are a survivor of abuse, create a personalized plan to reduce the chance of retraumatization.

1 Hour

Grief and Loss Support

Embrace support and resources if you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

1 Hour

Thinking About Conceiving
  • Understanding Fertility and Family Planning
  • Birthplace Choices and Provider Options
  • Intimacy and Relationships After Childbirth
  • Financial Planning for Parenthood
  • Prenatal Care and Nutrition
A First Time Parent
  • Birthplace Choices and Provider Options
  • Prenatal Care and Nutrition
  • Stages of Labor and Birth
  • Pain Management Options
  • Laboring with Ease and Support
  • Understanding Medical Procedures
  • Birth Plans and Communication with Healthcare Providers
  • Cesarean Birth Awareness
  • Postpartum Care and Recovery
  • Breastfeeding 
  • Emotional and Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Infant CPR and First Aid
  • Parenting and Newborn Sleep:
  • Parenting Styles
  • Newborn Care
  • Understanding Fertility and Family Planning
  • Intimacy and Relationships After Childbirth
Already A Parent
  • Birthplace Choices and Provider Options
  • Prenatal Care and Nutrition
  • Stages of Labor and Birth
  • Pain Management Options
  • Laboring with Ease and Support
  • Understanding Medical Procedures
  • Birth Plans and Communication with Healthcare Providers
  • Cesarean Birth Awareness
  • Postpartum Care and Recovery
  • Breastfeeding 
  • Emotional and Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

How It Works

1

Register/Login

If you’re new, register for an account; if you’re already a member, simply log in.

2

Membership

Pay for your selected classes or enter an eligibility code from your health plan or employer.

3

Schedule

Select the class times that work for your schedule from the calendar of childbirth education courses.