Understanding Birth Web App

Understanding Birth is a trusted choice for childbirth education because it provides complete, evidence‑based labor, birth, and postpartum content in a flexible print‑and‑digital format that supports both educators and diverse learners.

• Designed specifically for childbirth classes and educator‑led instruction
• Covers labor, birth, newborn care, and postpartum education in one program
• Combines an in‑class guide with engaging take‑home learning tools
• Easy to implement with no additional educator setup or technology management
• Widely used in hospitals, clinics, and community programs

The web app is designed for childbirth educators, hospitals, clinics, and community programs seeking a flexible, affordable, easy‑to‑implement digital learning tool to give expectant families. It supports educator‑led instruction while also allowing parents to learn independently at their own pace.

The Understanding Birth Web App includes comprehensive, guided learning content including:

• Pregnancy, labor, birth, newborn, and postpartum education
• Over 90 high‑quality videos and 3D animations
• Real‑life birth stories
• Practice‑along videos for breathing, relaxation, movement, and comfort techniques
• Medical decision‑making, cesarean birth, VBAC, perinatal mental health, and newborn safety content

The updated web app has been fully redesigned based on educator feedback to create a more guided, engaging, and accessible learning experience.

• Improved navigation and usability
• Expanded video library
• New practice‑along videos
• More real‑life birth stories
• New Your Unique Journey special situations information
• Expanded coverage of newborn safety, postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, and informed decision‑making

The Understanding Birth Web App includes interactive tools designed to support engagement and real‑world application.

• Parent’s Toolbox with a contraction timer, trackers, checklists, and postnatal depression scale
• Integrated digital Companion Journal for reflection and personalization
• Parent polls and downloadable handouts
• Audio library with relaxation exercises, lullabies, and soothing sounds

Families access the web app using a unique redemption code provided by their educator or organization.

• Printed access cards (order above)
• Secure electronic delivery (call 1-800-326-2082 x2 to order)

Once their code is redeemed, learners can access content on any computer, tablet, or mobile device for 18 months.

The Understanding Birth Web App supports 22 languages, allowing educators and families to access content in a wide range of languages.

The Spanish web app opens automatically in Spanish and includes the Spanish eBook. The standard multi-language web app opens in English by default, and learners can select Spanish (or other languages) from the “Select Language” menu; however, the included eBook is in English.

Videos in the Understanding Birth Web App are designed for individual learner use and are not permitted for in‑class or public presentation. This ensures that each learner receives a high-quality, personalized experience. Educators can explore presenter materials for instructor‑led videos and slides including Understanding Birth Educator Media Library, Understanding Birth 4th Edition Video Program, and Understanding Birth 4th Edition PowerPoint Program with Videos.

Yes. The web app is widely used in hospitals, clinics, and community programs and supports evidence‑based, health‑literacy‑focused education. It is appropriate for a broad range of patient populations and aligns with Baby‑Friendly Hospital initiatives.

Yes. Customization options are available to reflect your organization’s branding, services, and educational goals. Contact us to learn more about customization options and pricing.