E-Learning Childbirth Education Classes

Childbirth Education is keeping up with the technological advances and many expectant parents are enjoying it. May 1st Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital along with several other Texas Health entities launched an eLearning childbirth education program. This program meets the needs of the technologically savvy generation that are becoming parents. This learning-oriented generation can log on to our website and begin learning about their pregnancy and birth right away. Studies have shown that being educated in the process of birth can reduce the amount of stress in labor. The eLearning childbirth education program is a 190-page interactive site that allows self paced learning. With in the program there are movie clips and animation, the ability to listen to text, information and illustrations that can be downloaded, and hyperlinks to community and hospital numbers. There is also a notebook to keep questions and an email link to a certified childbirth educator. This program provides credible information and is great for women on bed rest and those with time constraints or scheduling conflicts. We know that having a baby is a life changing event and being prepared for the birth experience is just one of the first steps of parenthood. If you are interested in the eLearning childbirth education program log on to www.texashealth.org/elearning and check out the trial.

- Becky Law RN, BSN, IBCLC, LCCE
Manager Lactation/Childbirth Education