Preparing for Birth Book

Our new third edition Preparing for Birth books have updated content and a new look you're sure to love!

Now available in English or Spanish!

Preparing for Birth is a complete guide for labor, birth and postpartum education. With three chapters, this parent workbook covers common childbirth education topics including the stages of labor, comfort measures, interventions, postpartum recovery, newborn care and the basics of breastfeeding.

This resource is compatible with most childbirth education training programs, including Lamaze, ICEA and CAPPA, making it easy to get started teaching a childbirth class. This books is also compatible with Baby-Friendly Hospital requirements. 

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Download a FREE Preparing for Birth Companion Workbook to share with clients.

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Complementary Teaching Resources

This book coordinates with our Childbirth Curriculum and PowerPoint. Buy all three resources together in our cost-saving Childbirth Starter Package.

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Specifications

Preparing for Birth books include chapters for labor and birth, comfort measures and postpartum and newborn care. Preparing for Birth books are also included in our standard or custom Labor and Birth Packets. Make a great first impression and provide evidence-based, practical information to your clients with these comprehensive packets. 

Preparing for Birth includes all of the essential content required to teach a Lamaze class. Learn more here.

8.5 by 11" bound and 3-hole punched book. 80 full-color pages.

Reading Level: Grade 7 - Adult.

Please note that the second chapter is available as a stand alone booklet: Finding Comfort.

We offer a full Childbirth Teaching Curriculum and PowerPoint course that correspond to the Preparing for Birth parent workbooks. >> Learn more

Preparing for Birth (English) 3rd edition © 2023: ISBN 978-1939576538, SKU: PFB

Preparándote para el Parto (Spanish) 3rd edition © 2024: ISBN: 978-1939576576, SKU: PFBSP

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