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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
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is to promote, support and protect normal birth through education and advocacy.
Upside: Official site for Lamaze with lots of great information and resources
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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 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
In the happy haze of early pregnancy, you're probably already thinking of baby names and planning to shop for baby clothes. The reality of labor and birth may seem extremely far off — which makes ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/birth_plans.html
Upside: Detailed article on creating a birth plan
Downside: Lots of scrolling; notice the helpful tabs at the top of the page on the right
In the happy haze of early pregnancy, you're probably already thinking of baby names and planning to shop for baby clothes. The reality of labor and birth may seem extremely far off - which makes ...
www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/pregnancy/labor-delivery/delivery-options/birth-plans
Upside: Helpful advice on putting together a birth plan
Downside: Lots of scrolling
How to Choose a Childbirth Class Right for You Having a baby is one of the most important, transformative events in a woman’s life. More and more women are becoming interested in the process of birth ...
www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/philadelphia/cbe.htm
Upside: Helpful advice and information about taking childbirth classes during pregnancy
Downside: Text heavy page
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
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How do I write a birth plan? We are a few months away from the birth of our first child and I still don't have a birth plan completed.
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/birthplan.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on creating a birth plan
Downside: Some user advice may not be right for you