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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
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
Welcome to BirthStories.com - Tell Your Tale or Read Someone Else's Your place to kick back, relax and enjoy stories told by parents about having their babies. Here, you can compare notes with other ...
Upside: Thousands of personal birth stories with good groupings
Downside: Can be a little challenging to find some stories
English language version Are you prepared in the best way possible for the birth of your baby? If you can't attend a childbirth class, this video will bring the class to you.
www.amazon.com/Complete-Prepared-Childbirth-English-language/dp/0966881230
Upside: Site selling Lamaze childbirth education video
Downside: Mixed customer reviews
Writing a birth plan gives you an opportunity to think about and discuss with your partner and your healthcare practitioner how -- ideally -- you'd like your baby's birth to be handled. Even though ...
www.babycenter.com/calculators-birthplan
Upside: Easy to use template to create a birth plan; can print right from the page
Downside: May not cover all the topics you may be interested in
During your prenatal visits, talk with your health professional about what you would like to happen during your labor. Consider writing up your labor and delivery preferences in a birthing plan, ...
www.webmd.com/baby/tc/pregnancy-labor-and-delivery-your-birth-plan
Upside: Article with detailed discussion on developing a birth plan with some helpful links
Downside: None
• When and where should we take childbirth education classes? • What will we learn? • What are the different types of childbirth techniques?
www.ahealthyme.com/topic/birthclass
Upside: Helpful advice on king a childbirth class during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth and additional resources
Writing a birth plan is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain control of your birth experience.
www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/birthplan/
Upside: Well designed birth plan template
Downside: Many ads; hard to save your information
Summarizing your birth preferences is easy with our interactive checklist! Simply fill in the blanks at the top of the plan below, then check the items you would like to see printed on your birth ...
pregnancyandbaby.com/pregnancy/baby/Birth-plan-creator-241.htm
Upside: Good interactive tool to prepare a birth plan
Downside: Template may be a little tough to fill out and save; many ads