How to Take Childbirth Classes Online

Childbirthing classes provide a wealth of information about pregnancy, labor and delivery, natural ways to relieve pain, medications available while giving birth and how your support person can help you from beginning to end. Childbirth classes are available offline, if you prefer to go to an actual class, or online if you need something that is a bit more flexible with scheduling and convenient for you to do at your own pace.

Instructions

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      Decide what type of class you want to take. Some offer general childbirth knowledge, while others focus on a specific method of preparation for going into labor like Lamaze or the Bradley method. Lamaze focuses on increasing your confidence and helping you learn ways to manage pain during labor. The Bradley method keeps the idea that birth is a natural process as the focus, and the philosophy also utilizes having a birth partner or coach with you. Others offer a refresher for parents who have already been through the experience before or focus on a specific birth experience, such as a cesarean section or vaginal birth after C-section.

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      Fill out the registration form with any pertinent information needed to enroll.

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      Submit your payment information to officially enroll in the class. The materials you gain access to depend on the type of class you enroll in. Some offer audio and others offer video, but you might also find that you have written materials to accompany the video and/or audio.

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      Contact others in the class if there is a way to interact with them through messaging, email or on a forum. It can be beneficial to talk with other soon-to-be parents to discuss the materials covered. You might also have an instructor to direct your questions and concerns to.

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