What is Childbirth Education                                              

A Childbirth Educator provides quality childbirth (antenatal) education that is accessible to prospective and expectant parents
  
This goal was based on the following Parents Centre principles:
 
Prospective parents, parents and their families have the right to quality parenting and childbirth education and information, enabling them to make informed decisions about their parenting role.
 
Birth is a significant life event and normal physiological process. Enhancing the knowledge, skills and self-awareness of expectant parents contributes to a positive and affirming pregnancy and birth experience.
 
Childbirth education, led by trained and qualified educators, can lead to personal growth, enhance birth experiences and enrich family life.
 
 Planning, Delivery and Evaluation of Courses
 
As a trained education professional, the childbirth educator is responsible for assessing the class needs and determining the teaching techniques that will best meet the learning needs of the participants. However, there is an important role for Parents Centre volunteers in planning administration, facilitation and evaluation of courses and these are set out in the Guidelines for Parents Centre Childbirth Education Courses and in the Childbirth Education Course Review.