Blog – Childbirth Education Project

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Building Confidence in Expectant Parents: Essential Tips for Childbirth Educators

Confidence is a cornerstone of a positive childbirth experience. For expectant parents, the journey to parenthood is filled with unknowns, making the role of childbirth educators pivotal in building their confidence. This blog post delves into strategies and insights for educators aiming to empower expectant parents with knowledge, skills, and emotional support, ensuring they approach childbirth with confidence and a sense of preparedness.

By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, 3 monthsMay 1, 2024 ago

Supporting Non-Birthing Parents: The Essential Role of Childbirth Educators

In the journey of childbirth education, much focus is placed on the birthing person—the individual undergoing the physical experience of pregnancy and labor. However, an equally crucial aspect of childbirth education lies in supporting non-birthing parents.

By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, 4 monthsApril 5, 2024 ago

Childbirth educator teaching a partner how to support a pregnant person in labor.

Enriching Childbirth Education Classes: Inviting Guest Speakers for Expectant Families

Childbirth education classes serve as a valuable resource for expectant families, offering them guidance, support, and knowledge as they prepare for the arrival of their new baby. While childbirth educators play a vital role in delivering essential information, there’s a Read more…

By Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE, 9 monthsOctober 23, 2023 ago

Seven Ideas to Create Community in Virtual Childbirth Classes

Creating a sense of community for the families participating in a virtual live childbirth class presents unique challenges, but it is still possible to foster connections and support among families, helping them to make friends and find peer to peer Read more…

By Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE, 1 yearJuly 17, 2023 ago

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Hosting Childbirth Class Reunions

As a childbirth educator, you’re undoubtedly aware that the journey of childbirth education is not a solitary one. It is a shared voyage that fosters relationships, forms bonds, and creates lasting memories. In this context, we introduce a wonderful practice Read more…

By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, 1 year ago

Lights, Camera, Blog! – A Friendly Guide to Blogging and Vlogging in the World of Childbirth Education

Discover how to create engaging content for your childbirth education blog or vlog. Learn to identify your audience’s needs, brainstorm unique ideas, craft enjoyable blog posts and vlogs, and promote your content effectively. Make your passion for childbirth education contagious with our friendly and practical guide!

By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, 1 yearMay 17, 2023 ago

Childbirth educator writes notes before making a blog post.

Why a Blog is Your Secret Weapon as a Childbirth Educator (Psst! It’s a Baby Magnet!)

Discover the benefits of blogging as a childbirth educator! Attract students, showcase your expertise, build trust, and network with professionals in the field. Start your blog journey today and watch your career soar!

By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, 1 yearApril 28, 2023 ago

How to Find Childbirth Education Students

As a new childbirth educator, you are really excited and can’t wait to start teaching. How do you find students?

By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, 1 yearApril 3, 2023 ago

Hang out your open sign as a childbirth educator to find clients.

Understanding CBE Math – Where One Minute of Class Time Equals 10 Minutes of Pre-Class Prep

I clocked in with my 20th year as a childbirth educator in January 2023, but I remember my first year of teaching birth classes like it was yesterday! Mostly what stands out is the amount of time that I spent Read more…

By Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE, 1 year ago

Reasons to Be a Childbirth Educator

A childbirth educator is an important part of the childbirth process. They provide education and support to pregnant people and their families throughout pregnancy and childbirth. They help couples create an individualized birth plan, provide information about labor and delivery, Read more…

By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, 1 yearFebruary 6, 2023 ago