Preparing for Childbirth Class - Resources for Labor and Delivery - Your Childbirth With Us We’re With You Every Step of the Way

Sep 27, 2026

Preparing for Childbirth Class provides labor-and-delivery and postpartum education through trusted online resources and a supportive, patient-preference centered care model. It covers emotional well-being, partner support, and doula roles, highlights common pregnancy complications and fetal movement tracking, and reviews signs of labor, comfort coping, and birth preparation. It also details safety and monitoring practices, “golden hour” bonding, recommended feeding approaches, newborn medications, and recovery guidance, with a reminder to consult clinicians for medical advice.

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Reading Time28 min

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Preparing for Childbirth Class

Resources for Labor and Delivery

Emotional Well-Being During Pregnancy

Partners and Pregnancy

Doulas

Pregnancy Complications

Fetal Movement Count

Labor and Delivery

Recovery After Childbirth

Honoring Your Preferences

Ensuring Comfort and Safety

Bonding and Feeding

Caring for Your Baby

Preferred Name

Preparing for Childbirth Class Resources for Labor and Delivery My Doctor Online Preparing for Childbirth Pregnancy is a journey unlike any other. We’re here to support you every step of the way. Subscribe for weekly updates about your pregnancy and review all of our trusted resources [at](at kpdoc.org/pregnancy)[ kpdoc.org/pregnancy](at kpdoc.org/pregnancy). Emotional Well-Being During Pregnancy While a pregnancy comes with great joy, it can add stress to your already busy schedule. Luckily, there are many ways you can manage stress for a healthy pregnancy. Learn more [at](at kpdoc.org/emotionalwellbeing)[ kpdoc.org/emotionalwellbeing](at kpdoc.org/emotionalwellbeing). Partners and Pregnancy It’s helpful for support persons to know how they can help during labor and delivery. Communicate your feelings with each other and enjoy this special time. Learn more [at](at kpdoc.org/partnerscorner)[ kpdoc.org/partnerscorner](at kpdoc.org/partnerscorner). Doulas A doula can provide a special kind of support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Learn more [at](at kpdoc.org/doulas)[ kpdoc.org/doulas](at kpdoc.org/doulas). Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy complications such as preterm labor and high blood pressure can affect anyone. Know the signs and symptoms to watch for. Learn more [at](at kpdoc.org/pregnancycomplications)[ kpdoc.org/pregnancycomplications](at kpdoc.org/pregnancycomplications). Fetal Movement Count Learn more about how much movement you’re likely to feel during pregnancy and how to track your baby’s “kicks” if your clinician asks you to do so. Learn more [at](at kpdoc.org/babysmovement)[ kpdoc.org/babysmovement](at kpdoc.org/babysmovement). Labor and Delivery Review the signs of labor, how to cope with discomfort, exercises to help you prepare for birth, and more. Learn more [at](at kpdoc.org/laboranddelivery)[ kpdoc.org/laboranddelivery](at kpdoc.org/laboranddelivery). Recovery After Childbirth After your baby arrives, your body needs extra careas you recover from childbirth and adjust to life as anew parent. Learn more [at](at kpdoc.org/postpartumcare)[ kpdoc.org/postpartumcare](at kpdoc.org/postpartumcare). This information is not intended to diagnose or to take the place of medical advice or care you receive from your physician or other health care professional. If you have persistent health problems, or if you have additional questions, please consult with your doctor. Some photos may include models and not actual patients. © 2024, The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Health Engagement Consulting Services. 010432-001 (Revised 05/24) HEALTH EDUCATION Your Childbirth With Us We’re With You Every Step of the Way As you approach your due date, you may be wondering what to expect on the special day your baby arrives. We’re here to help you think about the options you may have during labor and the exciting moments after childbirth. Honoring your preferences During your care with us, we will: • Listen to you and take your concerns seriously. • Support your wishes for coping with labor and feeding your baby. • Ask for your consent before exams or procedures for you and your newborn. Ensuring your comfort and safety We have a a diverse care team, and your comfort with them is important to us. If you have preferences about your clinicians, let us know so we can discuss this together. To help promote a healthy delivery, we will: • Assist you with birthing positions so your labor progresses. • Offer you various methods to cope with labor. Learn more at [kpdoc.org/copingwithlaborvideo](kpdoc.org/copingwithlaborvideo). • Recommend placing an IV for medication. We can cap off your IV so you can move around. • Provide light meals and fluids to stay nourished and hydrated in early labor. • Monitor your baby’s heartbeat throughout labor. Learn more at [kpdoc.org/monitoringyourbaby](kpdoc.org/monitoringyour

FAQs

What does the Preparing for Childbirth Class include?

The class emphasizes labor and delivery education, including emotional well-being, partner support, doula roles, pregnancy complications, fetal movement tracking, signs of labor, coping with discomfort, and postpartum recovery resources.

How does the program support a patient’s preferences during labor and delivery?

Care teams listen to concerns, support wishes for coping and feeding, seek consent before exams or procedures, and discuss clinician preferences to align with comfort and safety needs.

What does the guidance say about bonding and feeding right after birth?

It highlights uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact during the first hour (“golden hour”) to support transition and begin feeding, with breastfeeding or chestfeeding recommendations such as starting within 1 hour when possible.

Sep 27, 2026

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