Tinyhood Birth Class Review
'Childbirth 101: From Labor Through Postpartum' is an online, self-paced course offered by Tinyhood. The class is taught by certified experts, including a labor and delivery nurse and a postpartum mental health specialist, and is designed to provide expecting parents with vital information regarding every stage of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood and recovery.
The course offers in-depth discussions on the physical changes you’re experiencing and how to plan for birth as well as a step-by-step overview of the actual labor process so that you can walk into this momentous experience prepared. Tinyhood also includes a section specifically focused on physical and mental well-being during postpartum recovery, a notoriously undervalued aspect of labor planning.
Length: 9 hours
Price: $155 for the Tinyhood Expecting Collection: From Birth to Baby
What sets the Tinyhood birthing class apart from other online childbirth classes?
Pros: In addition to offering in-depth labor education, Tinyhood's birth class also provides comprehensive information on postpartum childcare (from newborns to toddlers). Some of the key topics include breastfeeding, sleep techniques, potty training, and more! Some of the best features of this birth class option include:
Includes topics surrounding postpartum mental health
Guides and checklists available for download
A certificate of completion that may be used for insurance reimbursement in some cases
Cons: The fully online structure of the Tinyhood course can be limiting for people who thrive in interactive or community-driven environments.
Who should take Tinyhood childbirth class?
While any expectant parent will benefit from this course, the Tinyhood childbirth class is especially helpful for first-time parents who might be anxious about the process of birth as well as early childcare.