Childbirth Education Changes

effective March 16, 2020

In light of the current situation related to Covid 19, we are changing the way in which Childbirth Education is delivered. We recommend the following resources in order to obtain the education important for you as you prepare for the birth of your child, and for breastfeeding.

Until now, we have offered the following in person classes. Next to each of these classes, you will find our recommendation for an online substitution where appropriate. Some of these courses are free, and some have a nominal charge.

In Person:

Prepared Childbirth

Online Substitute:

Getting Ready Class

babycenter.com

Or email: realdealbirth@gmail.com for an interactive virtual version of the original class

In Person:

Labor Skills

Online Substitute:

Interactive virtual classes are being offered.
Email realdealbirth@gmail.com for more information.

In Person:

vbac class

Online Substitute:

Interactive virtual classes are being offered. Please email realdealbirth@gmail.com for more information.

In Person:

Breastfeeding Class

Online Substitute:

Medela Breastfeeding University
You may also research storkatx.com for further information on courses available in Austin.

In Person:

Newborn Preparation & Infant cpr

Online Substitute:

For CPR: American Red Cross
For Newborn Preparation: You will find information on babycenter.com.

In Person:

Getting Ready (for our Birth Center Clients)

Online Substitute:

Materials on our website here:
Getting Ready Client Information
Getting Ready Consent Forms
Getting Ready Evidence
(Before the materials were published, we were calling via telephone and mailing packets.)

In Person:

New OB Patient Class

Online Substitute:

View the two-part video series here.
(Before the materials were published, were were contacting via telephone with important information.)

As more information becomes available, we will update the above. During your prenatal visit, please update your provider on education you have attended so that we can document your medical chart accordingly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through these changes.