Virtual Childbirth Education

Our Virtual Childbirth Education Class is open to all families regardless of birth hospital. This 4-week class offers live virtual instruction with one of our Childbirth teachers. It will also utilize videos, personal birth stories, animations, activities and games to teach you all of the essential information you need to help you prepare for birth.

Topics include:

Pregnancy – body changes, discomforts, warning signs, nutrition and exercise

Labor – birth preparation, pre-labor signs, onset of labor and 3D animation of labor process

Stages of Labor – real-life birth stories

Comfort Techniques – breathing, relaxation, labor and pushing positions and advice for partners

Medical Procedures - induction and augmentation, fetal monitoring, medical pain relief, and assistance for 2nd stage

Cesarean Birth - reasons for surgical delivery, risks/benefits, the procedure and recovery

Newborns - newborn procedures, appearance, a newborn's world, SIDS prevention, choosing a Healthcare provider for baby

Postpartum - physical and emotional changes, breastfeeding basics and more

Please note: The dates listed are of the FIRST class of each 4-week series.

It's recommended that you register while in your sixth or seventh month of pregnancy to best retain what you learn.