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Childbirth & Postpartum
Childbirth & Postpartum
An online childbirth class for birth, postpartum recovery, and the first days with baby.
Understand labor, hospital decisions, pain relief, C-section possibilities, recovery, pelvic health, and early feeding — without piecing it together from late-night searches.
$199 · 52 lessons · 5+ hours · 22 downloads · 12 months access
Instant access · Self-paced · Money-back guarantee · HSA/FSA eligible
Labor
Pain Relief
Induction
C-Section
Postpartum
Pelvic Health
Partner Support
What’s included
Birth planning
Stages of labor
Comfort measures
Labor positions
Epidural + pain relief
Induction
C-section birth
Postpartum recovery
Pelvic floor support
Early feeding
Plus birth planning tools, hospital bag support, labor terms, “is it go time?” guidance, postpartum recovery tools, provider questions, and support person tips.
What you’ll learn +
- What labor may feel like and when to go in
- How to use movement, breathing, positions, and comfort tools
- What to know about induction, monitoring, epidurals, and pain relief
- How pushing, birth, and immediate recovery may unfold
- What C-section birth and recovery can look like
- What to watch for in postpartum recovery, pelvic health, and mental health
Who this is best for +
- First-time parents who want a clear, practical childbirth class
- Families preparing for hospital birth, induction, epidural, or C-section possibilities
- Partners who want to feel more useful during labor and recovery
- Parents who want postpartum and pelvic health included
- Anyone overwhelmed by birth stories, opinions, and conflicting advice
Who teaches this? +
Lessons are taught by childbirth educators, nurses, lactation professionals, medical professionals, pelvic health experts, and parent educators.
Meet the educator team →Want birth prep plus baby’s first year?
The Complete Bundle adds newborn care, feeding, sleep, infant safety + CPR, baby development, grandparents, dogs + kids, and 24 months of access.
Compare with the Complete Bundle →Want to see what’s inside?
Watch a sample lesson and preview the course tools.
Trusted by 3,000+ families · 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Used by UNC Health
Course preview
A peek inside our learning platform
Not a one-time class you have to remember perfectly.
This course is built so you can learn before birth, revisit the pieces that matter most as your due date gets closer, and come back during recovery when the details suddenly feel more relevant.
Prepare before labor
Understand contractions, stages of labor, induction, pain relief, epidurals, pushing, and birth.
Plan for recovery
Learn what to expect postpartum, what warning signs matter, and how pelvic health fits into healing.
Bring your support people in
Use the tools to help your partner or support person understand how to actually help.
Sample lessons, so you can see the teaching style.
Childbirth Course
Postpartum Nitty Gritty
A look at the guides, checklists, and tools included.
Online learning does not mean you are on your own.
This course gives you 12 months of access to clear childbirth and postpartum education, but we know real-life questions still come up.
If you have a specific question as you move through pregnancy, birth, or postpartum recovery, you can email our team. We’ll answer as clearly and practically as we can and help you use the course content in a way that fits your situation.
You get flexible online learning, with real humans behind it.
Email support is not live or emergency care. For urgent health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care.
1
Watch before baby arrives
Prepare for labor, hospital decisions, cesarean birth, postpartum recovery, and early feeding before you are in it.
2
Revisit before and after birth
Come back to specific lessons and downloads as your due date gets closer or recovery questions come up.
3
Ask your specific questions
When something comes up, email our team. We’ll answer as clearly and practically as we can.
You do not have to memorize everything now. You just need clear birth and postpartum guidance waiting for you when the next question shows up.
How it works after you buy
After checkout, you’ll get access to the online course library. Start with the lessons that matter most right now, download any included tools, and come back anytime during your access period.
1
Start right away
Get access after checkout and begin with the lessons that feel most useful now.
2
Use the tools
Watch or listen to the videos, download included guides, checklists, worksheets, or quick-reference resources.
3
Come back later
Revisit the course when a new question or stage comes up. Send specific questions directly to our team.
Plot twist
Then they send you home with a whole baby.
Birth prep matters — but the questions don't stop at the hospital doors. Here's how the two options compare.
| Feature | Childbirth & Postpartum | Complete Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Labor & birth prep | ✓ | ✓ |
| Partner support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Postpartum recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Baby's First Year | — | ✓ |
| Infant CPR & safety | — | ✓ |
| Feeding support | — | ✓ |
| Baby sleep support | — | ✓ |
| Grandparent/family support | — | ✓ |
| Starting solids | — | ✓ |
| Access length | 12 months | 24 months |
| Price | $199 | $349 |
| Best for | Birth prep only | Pregnancy through baby's first year |
Most first-time families choose the Complete Bundle because the questions don't stop after birth.
What parents say
They were nervous too.
They were nervous too.
Then they took the class.
★★★★★
“Before watching, I felt very underprepared and a little terrified of labor and delivery. After finishing the course, I feel way more confident and now have an arsenal of tools to help.”
★★★★★
“I felt like I knew what the doctors were talking about every step of the way — it made a huge difference in my childbirth and postpartum experience.”
Shelby H. · Google Review
★★★★★
“As a nurse, having instructors explain both medical terms and real-life meaning helped me and my non-medical husband. Exactly what we were looking for — on our schedule.”
Nicki O. · Google Review
★★★★★
“Feeling reasonably prepared and very well informed about all options, without pressure to choose one method as best.”
Adrienne A. · Google Review
Questions before you buy
A few details parents usually want to know first
Here’s what to know about the Childbirth & Postpartum Course, when to start, what it covers, and whether the Complete Bundle may be a better fit.
What is included in the Childbirth & Postpartum Course?
This course helps you prepare for labor, birth, hospital decisions, comfort measures, pain relief options, postpartum recovery, and the early days after birth.
It includes lessons on how labor begins, contractions, early labor, active labor, checking into the hospital, induction, pain management, epidurals and anesthesia, labor positions, pushing, birth, stage four recovery, cesarean birth, postpartum warning signs, postpartum recovery, and mental health support.
When should I take an online childbirth class?
Many families start in the second or early third trimester so they have time to absorb the basics, think through decisions, and revisit important lessons closer to the due date.
Because this is self-paced, you can start whenever you are ready and move through it on your own schedule.
What if I’m due soon?
It is not too late. If your due date is close, focus first on the most time-sensitive lessons: signs of labor, when to go to the hospital, comfort measures, pain relief options, induction, pushing, cesarean birth, postpartum warning signs, and early recovery.
You can continue coming back to the postpartum recovery and support lessons after baby arrives.
Will this help if I’m planning a hospital birth, induction, or epidural?
Yes. The course is designed for real-world hospital birth experiences and includes hospital arrival, induction, monitoring, pain relief options, epidurals, anesthesia, common decisions, and how to stay flexible if plans change.
What if I end up needing a C-section?
The course includes cesarean birth and cesarean recovery content, including what to expect before, during, and after a cesarean birth.
It also includes an unplanned cesarean lesson and real birth story content to help families understand how plans can change.
Can my partner access the course too?
Yes. Partners can watch with you or on their own schedule.
The course includes support person tips for childbirth and practical guidance for labor support, postpartum recovery, and life after baby arrives.
How is this different from a hospital childbirth class?
Many hospital classes focus mostly on labor, delivery, and hospital-specific policies. This course includes birth preparation, but also gives you more room to learn at your own pace and revisit topics whenever you need them.
If you want education that continues beyond birth into newborn care, feeding, sleep, infant safety, CPR, starting solids, and baby development, the Complete Pregnancy & Baby Bundle may be the better fit.
How long do I get access?
Single courses include 12 months of access.
The Complete Pregnancy & Baby Bundle includes 24 months of access, which gives you more time to return to lessons and resources throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and your baby’s first year.
Can I ask questions if something comes up?
Yes. Online learning does not mean you are on your own.
If you have a specific question as you move through the course, you can email our team. We will answer as clearly and practically as we can and help you use the course content in a way that fits your situation.
Email support is not live or emergency care. For urgent health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care.
Is this HSA/FSA eligible?
You will receive a detailed receipt that you can submit to your HSA or FSA plan administrator.
Plan rules can vary, so we recommend checking with your individual plan if you have questions about reimbursement.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Nurtured Nest offers a 15-day guarantee as long as less than 10% of the course has been completed.
Why are you a nonprofit if the classes are not free?
Expert-led education still costs money to create, film, update, host, and maintain.
As a nonprofit, revenue goes back into supporting families, improving education, and expanding access rather than shareholders or advertising.
Still wondering if this is the right fit? Visit our full FAQ page, send your specific question to help@nurturednest.org, or browse our free parent education blog to get a feel for how we teach.
