Childbirth Curriculum

Out of the box teaching curriculum

This resource is compatible with most childbirth education training programs, including Lamaze, ICEA and CAPPA, making it easy to get started teaching childbirth classes.

Our Childbirth Curriculum is a comprehensive resource that brings together all of the pieces you need in order to plan and teach a comprehensive and up-to-date childbirth class:

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Features of this Curriculum:

• Includes content for teaching labor, interventions, comfort measures, postpartum recovery and basic newborn behavior and needs.
• 198 page digital PDF (with optional spiral bound, full-color book + bonus)*.
• 8 hour lesson plans.
• 8 class activities and 14 printable handouts.
• Integrated with the Preparing for Birth parent guide book.
• Corresponds to the Preparing for Birth PowerPoint.

Note that this curriculum is included our Childbirth Starter Package. 

We include modifications for teaching a shorter or longer course and provide guidance for how to develop and arrange the course.

Choose your format:

1. Digital: Instant access to digital PDF with navigation.

2. Digital and Print: Instant access to the digital file, along with a full-color spiral book. BONUS: you will also get a copy of the Preparing for Birth parent book. 

Your purchase includes our standard license which is valid for one organization or facility for up to 5 users.* All PDF pages may be printed for personal use by the buyer. Where designated on the page, handouts can be printed for distribution to class participants. See our policies and terms for more information. 

*If your facility employs more than five educators who will utilize the curriculum or you facility has multiple locations, please contact us for a quote. View our licensing terms for additional information. 

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

Complementary Teaching Resources

All of Plumtree Baby’s materials seamlessly integrate. The Childbirth Curriculum content, including lesson plans, are based on our Preparing for Birth parent book. The parent book, along with this curriculum, have a corresponding PowerPoint. You can buy all three resources together in our Childbirth Starter Package.

Add Optional Parent Handbooks

Most classes provide a copy of the Preparing for Birth parent book to each parent. Stock up and take advantage of our bulk pricing discounts!

Licensing & Specs

200 page full color digital PDF with optional spiral bound, full-color print book.  The curriculum includes lesson plans for an 8 hour childbirth course. Pages may be printed for personal use. Where designated, handout pages can be printed for distribution to childbirth class participants. 

You are purchasing a standard license (valid for up to five educators). Contact us for a quote for a bulk license for 6+ users per year or with any questions. View our licensing terms and FAQs for additional information. 

Download expires one year after purchase and may be used on up to three devices. 

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Note: After purchase, this item is non-returnable and non-refundable. This product is copyrighted. Users are required to follow the included licensing agreement, copyright law and our policies and terms outlined here. Copyright information is available from copyright.gov.