Preparing for Birth PowerPoint

A complete visual resource for teaching up to an 8-hour childbirth course!

Deliver a full, professional childbirth class without spending hours building slides from scratch. The Preparing for Birth PowerPoint gives you a complete, ready-to-use slide deck aligned with our Childbirth Curriculum and the Plan-Teach-Support framework. It supports flexible class formats and is compatible with major training programs including Lamaze, ICEA, and CAPPA, making it easy to get started or refresh your existing classes.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This is the PowerPoint only. A teaching curriculum and parent guidebooks are available separately or as part of the full Childbirth Starter Package. Purchase those separately if you want lesson plans and take-home resources for parents. 

This PowerPoint is compatible with Lamaze classes but is not the official Lamaze slide deck. For Lamaze-specific materials, please see our Lamaze collection.

What's included?

Teach→ Preparing for Birth PowerPoint

A comprehensive, evidence-based slide presentation with professionally designed slides makes teaching simple and effective. Start every class with clear visuals that guide your instruction and keep parents engaged.

The presentation is designed for flexible course formats and supports up to an 8-hour childbirth course. It can be taught as one long class or divided into multiple sessions, depending on discussion time, activities, and teaching style.

This slide deck covers pregnancy, labor and birth, interventions, variations, comfort measures, postpartum recovery, and basic newborn care. It features modern photos and graphics, inclusive visuals, and interactive discussion prompts to reinforce learning and encourage participation.

FLEXIBLE FORMAT OPTIONS:

• Standard Digital PowerPoint: Instant access to the slide file
• Custom Branded PowerPoint: Professionally designed version with your organization’s branding, logos, and colors. Includes design consultation and final files delivered ready to use.

Why Educators Choose This PowerPoint

• Save significant prep time with a complete, coordinated visual teaching system
• Teach up to an 8-hour evidence-based course with confidence
• Compatible with most certification programs
• Engage parents with modern visuals, discussion prompts, and inclusive imagery
• Covers the full spectrum from pregnancy through postpartum and newborn care
• Integrates with the Childbirth Curriculum and Preparing for Birth parent guidebook

Easy Setup & Delivery

• Standard digital files available immediately after purchase
• Optional branded PowerPoint typically ready in 5-10 business days
• Standard licenses* cover up to five educators in one business location; contact us for larger teams or multiple locations

Start teaching confidently today and give families the knowledge and tools they deserve for a positive birth experience!

For further questions and information on this product, please see the Product Details tab, check out our FAQ or feel free to use our chat feature.

*Standard license for the PowerPoint is included in this resource for use by up to five educators in a single business. If you need a license for more than five educators or more than one facility, contact us for a quote. 

Take a Look Inside

Want to see everything that is included? View the samples below:

🔗 TEACH: Click here to view the English PowerPoint sample

🔗 TEACH: Click here to view the Spanish PowerPoint sample

Aligned with current recommendations, this PowerPoint offers clear, diverse and engaging visuals to help you teach with confidence and help families thrive.

Custom Branding

Custom Branded PowerPoints are available with your business branding! With your logo and color scheme, these slides will integrate seamlessly with your business. See examples of branding and cover image options here.

To order a custom branded PowerPoint, select the option at the top of this page and add to your cart. Then, we'll send you the design form where you can upload your logo, choose your color scheme, select your cover photo and give us a few details. We'll customize your PowerPoint and send it to you for approval. Custom branded orders are typically completed within 5-10 business days.

Please note that sale pricing typically does not apply for custom branded orders. PowerPoint slides contain Plumtree Baby's small copyright mark and can not be changed.

Product Details

Product Specifications

TEACH: The Preparing for Birth PowerPoint is an expertly designed visual resource to streamline the delivery of engaging, versatile classes.

• Preparing for Birth, v4.2 © 2025 Plumtree Baby
• 157 slide downloadable PowerPoint file (.pptx) with seven topics: Pregnancy (13 slides), Labor & Birth (24 slides), Interventions (15 slides), Variations (18 slides), Comfort Measures (31 slides), Postpartum Recovery (22 slides) and Your Newborn (25 slides).
• Reading Level: Grade 6 - Adult. Available in English or Spanish.
• Corresponds with our Childbirth Curriculum lesson plans for an eight hour course length.
• Available with standard branding or custom branded with your logo/color scheme.
• Your purchase includes our standard license which is valid for one organization or facility for up to 5 users.*

This program is appropriate for Baby-Friendly Hospital classes. Slides can be hidden, moved or removed. In addition, you can add your own slides using our slide template and create a truly custom course resource. 

This PowerPoint is included in our Childbirth Starter Package and corresponds with our comprehensive Preparing for Birth guidebooks for your students and the Childbirth Curriculum. 

The content in this PowerPoint is included in our Lamaze PowerPoint. 

Technical Details & Terms

Note: After purchase, these items are non-returnable and non-refundable. 

Order is delivered via a download link that requires an internet connection. Your download link is valid for one year. To ensure continued access, please save a backup copy of the files to a second device and/or a cloud-based storage platform (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud). Once downloaded and saved, you do not need to use the original link again—the files can be opened anytime from your saved location without needing to re-download. Computer, tablet and monitor not included.

This product includes a PowerPoint presentation file that requires a compatible program to view and edit. While we recommend using Microsoft PowerPoint for the best experience, it is not required, as PowerPoint (.pptx) files can also be opened in various programs such as Keynote and Google Slides. However, formatting and features may be affected depending on the program used, and some programs may have file size limitations that could impact compatibility. For the best functionality, we suggest using Microsoft PowerPoint or a free PowerPoint viewer.

Digital versions may be updated over time to correct errors, clarify text or align with the latest research or practice guidelines. Access to updates is provided to purchasers of the same edition only. New editions must be purchased separately.