Preparing for Birth - Online

Online childbirth education is a unique alternative to Preparing for Birth classes that are held in the classroom. Our online option provides the same information, but lets you complete the course at your own pace, at your own computer.

Then, during one in-person class, you'll go over breathing techniques and get questions answered.

Whether you're having a baby at St. John's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital or Woodwinds Health Campus, this class was designed to meet your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the computer requirements?

Our courses are optimized to run on a PC with Windows 98 or higher equipped with Internet Explorer 5.5 or later and connected to the Internet. The course is also compatible with Firefox and Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.3 or greater.

Ensure you have no pop-up blockers installed
Pentium class computer
266 MHz processor (300+ MHz recommended)
32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
Any Windows Based Operating System
SVGA monitor capable of 16-bit color and 800 x 600 screen resolution
Sound card with speakers or headphones
Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater, or Netscape 7 or greater
Some courses require the Macromedia Flash 6 Player or Shockwave Player. Both players are downloadable for FREE.
Minimum 56.6 Kbps Internet connection (High Speed cable, DSL-class or broadband access recommended)

My computer meets all of the requirements, but I can’t see the information. What's going on?

Your "pop-up" blocker may be turned on. To view the class, this must be turned off on your computer. For other computer questions, e-mail support@vubiz.com.

How do I register for the online class?

Click here to register. If you have questions about registration, contact support@vubiz.com.

What if I purchase the online class and can’t get it to work on my computer?

If needed, you can switch to a Preparing for Birth class that is held at the hospital. You can choose either the five-session course or the "Weekender" class. Please contact us at childbirth@healtheast.org for more information.

What if I decide that the classroom sessions would be a better fit for me?

Please see the answer to the previous question.

How can I get the most out of online childbirth education?

There's a lot to learn as you prepare for childbirth, so it's important to take your time. Don't rush through the information. The more carefully you read it, the more prepared you'll be for your baby's birth and the first weeks of your baby's life.

The entire series takes about three hours to complete. We recommend that you carefully read through one or two sections at a time. Take notes if you'd like and jot down any questions for the childbirth educator.

To check your knowledge, complete the exercises and test in each section. Please also complete the survey at the end of the course.

How long can I access the information?

When you sign up for the online course, you will have 90 days to access it. During that time, you can review the information as often as you'd like. If you need more than 90 days, contact support@vubiz.com and request an extension.

What happens during the in-person class?

After finishing the online childbirth education, it's important to attend the in-person class session. During the 2 ½ hour class, you will work with a childbirth educator in a small group setting to:

Review the information you learned online
Learn breathing techniques
Get your questions answered
Tour the Maternity Care department

In-person classes are held at St. John's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and Woodwinds Health Campus.

How do I register for the in-person class?

When you register for the online course, you will choose the date and location for your in-person class.

What if the in-person class I’d like to attend is full or the date doesn’t work for me. What can I do?

You can attend an in-person class at any of our hospitals - no matter where you plan to give birth.

If your class is at another location and you'd like to tour the hospital you'll be delivering at, call HealthEast Maternity Care to schedule a tour at:

St. John's Hospital - 651-232-7550
St. Joseph's Hospital - 651-232-3022
Woodwinds Health Campus - 651-232-0228

What if I have questions about the material when I’m going through the online class?

You can e-mail questions to childbirth@healtheast.org. There will also be time set aside to answer your questions at the in-person class.

What should I do if I have feedback on the online class?

Your opinion is important to us. After you've completed the modules (sections), please fill out the survey at the end.

What if I have a question that’s not answered here?

Click here to visit the Vubiz web site (Vubiz is our e-learning service provider) or e-mail us at webinfo@healtheast.org.