Episode 26: The Value of Childbirth Education

Episode Summary

Childbirth education deserves more celebration than it usually gets. In this episode we trade stories about how each of us became childbirth educators, the moments that hooked us, and what we wish more people understood about what good childbirth education does for families.

We talk about the real value parents take away from a class that is well taught, the difference between teaching information and teaching readiness, and how we both keep our material fresh after years of doing this. We also fold in International Childbirth Education Week, because the field has a story worth telling.

Useful for anyone considering becoming a childbirth educator, anyone wondering how to talk about the value of their classes to clients, and anyone who needs a reminder that this work matters.

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International Childbirth Education Week

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