Childbirth Classes

Choosing a childbirth class can be very difficult. There are so many classes out there. Here is the scoop on many oft he childbirth education organizations.

Your complete online childbirth class! Everything from pregnancy to labor positioning, medications, cesareans and postpartum care. We've got you covered!

So, you're planning on an epidural for labor. Do you still need those childbirth classes? The answer might surprise you.

International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) certifies childbirth educators and doulas to teach childbirth classes and attend births.

International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) certifies childbirth educators and doulas to teach childbirth classes and attend births.

International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) certifies childbirth educators and doulas to teach childbirth classes and attend births.

Share what you experienced in your Lamaze childbirth class!

Lamaze International is one of the oldest and most respected childbirth education organization in the world. They train childbirth educators and advocate for pregnant women internationally.

Come share your experience with a Bradley natural childbirth class.

A look at the basics of the Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth.

Childbirth classes teach you important lessons. What does a good class look like?

Childbirth class is like much of the rest of your life - you get out of it what you put into it. So when someone says that they didn't get anything out of their childbirth class - perhaps you should ask yourself why?

Many people decide to take childbirth classes with their first baby, but do you need to take a class when you're pregnant with a subsequent baby? The answer might surprise you.

Welcome to your first childbirth class at our online childbirth class! Sign up for this free class and join us on the journey to learn about pregnancy and labor and birth.

Welcome to your second childbirth class at our online childbirth class! This week we will learn about how labor begins, how your body prepares for labor and continue with relaxation for labor and birth. Sign up for this free class and join us on the journey to learn about pregnancy and labor and birth.

First stage labor: from beginning to end. What to expect, how to cope and answers to questions like "When should I go to the hospital?" and "Is this the really labor?" Also emphasis on being a great labor support person during childbirth.

This online childbirth class is meant to give you a good idea of labor and birth from the comfort of your own computer. This class focuses on the second stage of labor, pushing and other comfort measures for labor.

This online childbirth class is meant to give you a good idea of labor and birth from the comfort of your own computer. This class focuses on complications in labor, interventions in labor like fetal monitoring, induction, cesarean section and medications including epidural ansethesia.

Welcome to the sixth class in the series of online childbirth education classes. This class focuses on life with baby, postpartum adjustment, breast feeding, newborn behaviors, sleeping and physical changes in your postpartum body.

Becoming a childbirth educator is a labor of love, but how do you get started as a childbirth educator?

Helping a family welcome a new baby is an amazing job. There are many birth related careers, here are the highlights to some of the more common careers in birth like midwife, doula and childbirth educator.

Breastfeeding is a natural process and it is as much science as it is art. This course is designed to show you the benefits of breastfeeding your baby, how to breastfeed from newborn babies to older babies, how to handle problems, where to find support and information on choosing a breast pump and pumping.

Learning about childbirth educators, from your About.com Guide.

An approach to labor and birth that emphasized mind over matter and education to reduce pain, tension and fear.

ALACE is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to supporting woman-centered childbirth.

Childbirth And Postpartum Professional Association, including certification programs.

Certifies childbirth educators, in an emphasis on natural childbirth. Includes an FAQ section.

Certifying childbirth educators & labor support, this site also offers a bookstore. They also have a free, online birth video and Normal Birth Blog.

ICEA trains educators, has a directory of educators, and a book store for you shopping needs.

Once you've decided to take a childbirth course, how do you decide which one is the right one? Learn about your options at this site.

A look at why childbirth education is of benefit to the expectant parent.

A look at what Baby Think it Over is all about.

If you suffer from procrastination, you may have been putting off signing up for a childbirth class until the very end. Here are four reasons that you may not want to do that...

There are a lot of options for childbirth classes. Which one is right for you? Answer a few questions and find out.

You might think that Lamaze breathing is old fashioned but it can still be a useful tool in labor.

Becoming a childbirth educator is a big step. There are so many choices about which certifying organization to use? What you want to teach? Where will you teach? It's nice to have some advice along the way from those with inside knowledge and birth experience.

Myths about childbirth education abound and prevent people from getting some pretty important information about their births.

A look at some of the reasons why a hospital based childbirth class might not be your best option for learning about childbirth.

The early pregnancy class helps you prepare for a healthy pregnancy. When will you take yours?

CAPPA certifies childbirth educators and doulas to teach childbirth classes and attend births as well as other birth related professions.