Expectant parents often struggle to find reliable, practical guidance that goes beyond brief prenatal sessions. Childbirth education fills that gap, empowering birthing persons with confidence and control during labor. This course answers an essential question: which childbirth method is right for you? By exploring trusted techniques such as Lamaze, Bradley, Hypnobirthing, and the Alexander method, you’ll uncover how preparation can transform both the birth experience and the outcome.
You’ll begin by exploring the Lamaze method, which is built around evidence-based practices that promote natural, healthy births. Then, dive into the Bradley approach, where nutrition, exercise, and partner support are central to a calm and positive labor. The course also explores the Mongan method of Hypnobirthing, teaching visualization and relaxation techniques that help manage pain and anxiety naturally. Each section offers clear explanations, practical applications, and insights grounded in real childbirth education.
Finally, you’ll learn the Alexander technique’s emphasis on body awareness, movement, and muscle relaxation, along with the importance of developing a detailed birth plan. With guidance on how nurses educate, support, and advocate for patients, this course offers both knowledge and confidence. Whether you’re a nurse, midwife, or expectant parent, you’ll gain the tools to approach childbirth with clarity, calm, and informed decision-making.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers.
- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase. Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.