eLearning Online Childbirth Education Classes
Prepare for Your Delivery at Methodist Richardson Medical Center
There’s a lot to know about childbirth, and it’s important to be informed so that you can feel prepared when the big day arrives. We realize not all expectant parents will be able to attend on-site childbirth classes at our hospital, which is why we encourage patients to participate in The Gift of Motherhood eLearning Online Childbirth Education class. This is an interactive, web-based program that provides a thorough review on the basics and challenges of child birth. The class includes videos, illustrations, interactive games, and more to provide you with an immersive experience.
Online childbirth education topics include:
- Identifying labor signs and symptoms
- How to time contractions
- When to go to the hospital
- Cesarean information
- Breathing, relaxation and massage techniques for your comfort
- How your partner and family can help with your labor
- What you will need to take to the hospital
- Pain management options/medications and epidural
- Postpartum adjustments
How online childbirth education class work
- Upon registration and payment for childbirth education class, you will be contacted and given a unique access code, which is valid for three months.
- Visit www.giftofmotherhood.com to login with your code.
- A copy of the childbirth education book is also included in the price and will be mailed to you upon confirmation of your address. It is suggested that you take and complete your classes four weeks before your due date
System requirements
Hardware
- Speakers or headphones
- Approximately 512MB RAM
- 1 Ghz processor (recommended)
- Access to a nearby printer (optional)
Software
- Pop-ups turned on
- Java enabled
- Latest version of Adobe Macromedia Flash Player
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, FireFox or Safari
- The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed
- Full Accessories installed with Windows operating system
- High Speed Internet access
Having trouble accessing the eLearning Online Childbirth Education class? Call Methodist Richardson Medical Center at (972) 498-4835 for assistance.