Empowering You and Your Family for Birth and Beyond
Are you preparing for your journey into parenthood? Whether it’s your first pregnancy or adding to your family, Brood’s Free Online Prenatal Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need for a smooth experience. Offered by Brood, a community of doulas and caregivers committed to providing inclusive and intersectional support, this course is here to guide you through every stage of pregnancy, labour, and postpartum life. You’ll be learning alongside Brood’s cofounder and full spectrum doula Emma Devin, who has over a decade of experience in care work — and has been a part of 500 births! In true Brood fashion, this course is informative and educational while being real and authentic. You’ll feel like you’re in the room with a friend (a friend who happens to know a LOT about birth, postpartum and babies!).
What You’ll Learn in Our Free Prenatal Course:
We know how overwhelming it can be to prepare for birth, so we’ve distilled key topics into a convenient, easy-to-digest format. Instead of asking you to sit through 16 hours of education and content, we’ve hand-picked what we know you NEED to know, and what you’ll be able to digest fully. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll cover in our online video:
- Prenatal Birth Preparations
Learn practical tools for pregnancy, including optimal fetal positioning, emotional preparation, and labor expectations. We also discuss what stories and cultural narratives shape your birth experience, helping you approach labor with confidence. - Labor & Delivery Essentials
From early labor signs and pain management techniques to active labor tips and pushing phases, this section covers everything you need to know. We offer practical advice on how to prepare your body and environment, and when to contact your birth team. - Preparing for Postpartum
Discover how to set up your home, communicate your needs, and create a support network. This part also breaks down the physical and emotional changes of the “fourth trimester” and how to navigate this transformative period. - Community & Support Networks
Building a strong circle of care is essential for your postpartum journey. We’ll guide you on how to identify the right people for different types of support and how to establish boundaries and care routines with your loved ones. - Pain Management & Coping Tools
Engage with a variety of coping strategies for labor, from massage and water therapy to epidurals and alternative pain relief methods. You’ll learn how to develop a flexible pain management plan tailored to your needs.
Why Take This Course?
This course is modelled after our sold-out, in-person prenatal classes but condensed for an online format, allowing you to learn at your own pace and in the comfort of your home. We include real-life birth stories from parents within our community to offer a relatable, grounded perspective on labor and postpartum life. Plus, it’s completely free!
Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge or need foundational guidance, this course is a great step toward empowering yourself for birth and parenthood.
Ready to get started? Grab a snack, your support team, and a comfy spot, and dive into Brood’s Free Online Prenatal Course today!
