On-line Childbirth Education Classes Provide Pregnant Women New Opportunities to Prepare for Childbirth

On-line childbirth education provides new avenues for pregnant women to prepare for the birth of their child. The 14-lesson comprehensive childbirth curriculum, BirthRight, covers all aspects of preparing for childbirth, from choosing a care provider to handling birth complications.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 8, 2007-- While most expectant women desire to attend childbirth education classes, many cannot due to scheduling conflicts, financial constraints, or lack of availability. With the average obstetrician seeing more than 40 patients per day with an average patient contact time of 5 minutes, there is simply no way physicians alone can provide comprehensive childbirth education as part of routine prenatal care. Pregnant women must pursue alternate avenues to gain the necessary education concerning their upcoming birth.

Concern for the number of mothers unable to access appropriate levels of childbirth education inspired Catherine Beier to create BirthRight, a comprehensive 14-lesson on-line childbirth education curriculum to provide expectant women worldwide access to a complete childbirth education program.

"Childbirth education plays a vital role in how positively a woman later views her birth experience" says Beier. "The more childbirth education women receive, the more positively they view birth. This becomes especially important as research reveals that women recall their birth experiences with amazing clarity, for better or for worse. Education is the best way to ensure that their view of birth becomes a positive one."

The curriculum not only benefits mothers, but birth companions as well. An entire lesson is devoted to the birth companion's role with additional lessons detailing specific tasks for the birth companion during each stage of birthing. "Emotional support plays a critical role in the birth process. When mothers receive emotional support in birthing, from a trusted birth companion or a professional labor support person such as a doula, they feel relaxed and in control" says Beier. The use of labor support persons has been shown to reduce cesarean section rates by as much as 50%.

To find out more about the Birthright, view the table of contents, or to register, visit http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com.

Catherine Beier has dedicated her career to the empowerment and education of expectant women. As the author of GivingBirthNaturally.com, she has educated women worldwide on evidence-based childbirth education and practices. She has authored and produced a guided relaxation CD. Catherine is the mother of two daughters born naturally.

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