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Expert-Led Childbirth Education for All

Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and beyond with comprehensive courses from trusted perinatal professionals.

Learn from Certified Experts

Access courses created by certified midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, and other perinatal professionals. All our educators are verified practitioners with real-world experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

  • Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and Certified Midwives (CM)
  • Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and Counselors (CLC)
  • Certified Birth and Postpartum Doulas
  • Obstetricians, Pediatricians, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
  • Childbirth Educators and Perinatal Support Professionals

Comprehensive Course Topics

Our courses cover everything you need to know for a healthy pregnancy, confident birth, and successful postpartum period.

Prenatal Education

Learn about fetal development, nutrition, exercise, and preparing for labor and delivery.

Birth Preparation

Understand labor stages, birth positions, pain management options, and creating your birth plan.

Postpartum Care

Navigate the fourth trimester, postpartum recovery, mental health, and adjusting to life with a newborn.

Newborn Care

Master feeding, sleep, diapering, bathing, and recognizing when to seek medical care.

Lactation Support

Learn proper latch, positioning, pumping, storage, and troubleshooting common breastfeeding challenges.

Learn at Your Own Pace

All courses are available on-demand, so you can learn when it's convenient for you. Watch videos, download materials, and track your progress as you work through each course.

  • Access courses 24/7 from any device
  • Pause and resume at any time
  • Download course materials for offline reference
  • Track your progress across all courses
  • Return to review content anytime

Free to Join, Pay Per Course

Sign up for Parental for free and access our platform at no cost. Many courses are free, while others are priced individually by educators. You only pay for the courses you want to take.

  • Free account signup - no subscription required
  • Access to all free courses at no cost
  • Pay per course for paid content - only purchase what you need
  • Browse courses, search, and view educator profiles for free
  • Track your progress and bookmark courses

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