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For most pregnant women, even if you already have a child, the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful.
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/childbirtheducation.html
Upside: Advice on benefits and choosing a birthing class, includes helpful links
Downside: None
is to promote, support and protect normal birth through education and advocacy.
Upside: Official site for Lamaze with lots of great information and resources
Downside: None
The birth of your baby is one of the most memorable, life-changing, exciting experiences of your life. You will want to spend some time thinking through your hopes and wishes for this special day.
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/birthplan.htm
Upside: Very good overview on why and how to create a birth plan
Downside: No additional tools or expert advice
A birthing plan simply outlines and clarifies your preferences for labor and delivery.
pennhealth.com/health_info/pregnancy/000186.htm
Upside: Describes how to create a birth plan with some good advice
Downside: No tools to help create the birth plane
Include Feeding Preference as Part of the Written Expectations
birthing-options.suite101.com/article.cfm/breastfeeding_in_the_birth_plan
Upside: Article discusses including breast feeding in birth plan
Downside: Advice may not be right for you
Childbirth classes help expectant parents learn about and prepare for labor and birth. There are several kinds to choose from. Two of the most popular are Lamaze and Bradley, named after their ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_12929.asp
Upside: Detailed overview of different childbirth classes
Downside: Small, light color font
If you are having a child for the first time, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by questions, fears, and just not knowing what to expect. Many new parents find that birthing classes can really help calm ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/birth_class.html
Upside: Easy to use site with good information on planning childbirth classes
Downside: Expect some scrolling
What a childbirth education class can do for you - and what it can't .
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/right-childbirth-class
Upside: Very good overview on how to choose a birthing class
Downside: Article spans many pages, hard to navigate
What will I learn from a childbirth class? Which is the best childbirth class for me? How can I find a childbirth class in my area?
www.babycenter.com/0_childbirth-classes_161.bc
Upside: Helpful advice on childbirth class with good resources
Downside: None
A: Start with this (ridiculously) comprehensive guide, which covers just about every aspect of childbirth. Feel free to cut out whatever doesn't apply!
community.thenestbaby.com/cs/ks/blogs/3rdtrimester/archive/2007/03/30/q-birth-plan.aspx
Upside: Site with easy to use, basic birth plan creator
Downside: None