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Our online classes allow you to prepare for the birth of your child from the comforts of your home or anywhere. A great alternative for expectant parents who are unable to attend an in-person childbirth class. Sign up today, take at any time.
Our interactive online course prepares expectant parents for their birthing experience. Topics include your changing body during pregnancy, the signs and stages of birth, types of births, comfort techniques for laboring and highlights ways partners can help throughout the process. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan! Allow 4-6 hours to complete.
Our online interactive breastfeeding class covers all the essentials an expectant mother needs to breastfeed her baby, taught by clear animations and plenty of video examples. It lets you know when you should call our lactation specialists for help and includes helpful partner tips throughout. Topics include how breastfeeding works, how to breastfeed, when to feed your baby, how to tell if they are getting enough milk, how to take care of your breasts and more. You will also be able to track feedings with an easy-to-use tracker! Allow 2-3 hours to complete.
Our interactive online newborn class teaches expectant parents how to care for their baby during the first six weeks and beyond. Topics include bathing, feeding, diapering and lets you know when to call the doctor, and are taught through instructive video clips, animations and interactive games. You will also stay organized with a variety of helpful checklists and trackers! Allow 2-3 hours to complete.
For more information on the Women & Infants Center facility or childbirth education options, please contact our Women's Health Educator at 314-362-1788.