Online Childbirth Preparation

Childbirth education for the 21st century …

Available All Day, Every Day, Anytime You Need It!

Developed by Patty Brennan, midwife, doula, author, doula trainer, and childbirth educator with over 30 years’ experience

The Center for the Childbearing Year is proud to announce the release of our comprehensive selection of online childbirth classes, designed to provide maximum flexibility for expectant parents.

Are you experiencing any of these obstacles?

  • Scheduling conflicts preventing you from attending classes?
  • Lack of options for quality childbirth classes close to home?
  • Too tired to attend classes after work?
  • Overwhelm at the sheer abundance of information “out there”?

Problem solved!

Learn at your own pace, in the comfort of your home, on your time.

With this program, you will …

  • Immediately access the information you want.
  • Learn current, evidence-based information and strategies from a trustworthy source.
  • Enjoy the convenience of self-paced learning.
  • Customize your education, choosing only topics relevant to your situation.
  • Review information and practice techniques any time, as needed.

Our pregnancy, birth, and postpartum modules enable you to …

  • Know your full range of choices.
  • Increase your chances of having a healthy baby.
  • Manage pregnancy-related discomforts and stress.
  • Appreciate the natural labor and birth process.
  • Overcome your fears.
  • Master natural pain management methods.
  • Learn labor support strategies to help your partner.
  • Avoid unnecessary cesareans.
  • Plan for birth without trauma.
  • Learn troubleshooting strategies for difficult and challenging births.
  • Bounce back quickly with our postpartum recovery tips.
  • Breastfeed with confidence and ease.
  • Learn the basics of caring for a newborn.
  • Ease into parenthood.

How does it work?

  • After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your selected module(s).
  • Mixed-media training modules include demonstration videos, PDF downloads, interactive tools, audio downloads, “best of the web” resources and links, and more!
  • The core of each class module is a video of a PowerPoint presentation with audio voice over.

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Two Modules Now Available!

Navigating the Medical Setting: What Parents Need to Know about Epidurals, Cesareans, Informed Consent, and Birth Plans

Caring for Your Newborn

Coming Soon!

Pregnancy

  • I’m Pregnant! Now What?
  • Healthy Mom & Baby: Focus on Prevention
  • Optimal Nutrition for the Childbearing Year
  • Essential Exercises & Stretches for the Childbearing Year
  • Preparations for Labor & Birth: Proactive Strategies

Labor & Birth

  • The Process of Labor & Birth: Nature’s Design
  • Fear: Conquering the Monster in the Room
  • The Mother’s Experience & Needs in Labor
  • Coping with Pain in Labor: Natural Approaches to Pain Management
  • Navigating the Medical Setting: What Parents Need to Know about Epidurals, Cesareans, Birth Plans & Informed Consent (available now)
  • Support for Difficult & Challenging Births
  • Especially for the Birth Partner

Postpartum

  • Mom’s Postpartum Recovery
  • Caring for Your Newborn (available now)
  • Breastfeeding Basics
  • Postpartum Emotions & Adjustment Strategies

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