Modern Connected Childbirth Classes: Why the Hospital One-Size-Fits-All Model Isn’t Enough

Staci Berrey, MA
Jul 22
3 min read

(And Why Connected Childbirth Classes Might Be Exactly What You’ve Been Looking For)

When you’re expecting, one of the first things you’ll hear is: “Make sure you take a childbirth class!”

But what kind of class are we talking about?

Most people end up signing up for their local hospital’s course — because it’s convenient, it’s recommended, and hey, it checks the box.

But here’s the truth: birth is not one-size-fits-all. So why should your education be?

At Labor of Love Birth Services, we believe your childbirth class should feel like it was made for you — because Connected Childbirth classes is exactly that: inclusive, evidence-based education rooted in real life, real bodies, and real choices.

Let’s break down why the typical hospital class just doesn’t cut it — and what you can expect from something more modern, like Connected Childbirth.

🚫 Hospital Classes: Helpful — But Often Limited

Hospital childbirth classes are designed to prepare you for one thing:How to be a good patient in their system.

They often:

Focus on hospital policy rather than your preferences
Emphasize compliance over options
Teach routines, not rights
Offer scripted information that skips nuance, emotions, or individualized needs
Use gendered or non-inclusive language that may not reflect your family

And most importantly — they’re usually designed for efficiency, not empowerment.

You may leave knowing what a contraction is, but not how to move through it. You may learn when you can get an epidural, but not how to decide if you want one. You may know how your hospital handles birth — but not how to advocate for yourself if that doesn’t feel right.

💡 Enter: Connected Childbirth — Real Education for Real Families

Connected Childbirth classes was born from a simple idea:You deserve to understand your body, your options, and your power — on your terms.

Our modern, inclusive childbirth education course offers:

✅ Evidence-based, nonjudgmental info on all birth options — not just the hospital’s way

✅ Tools for comfort, movement, and mindset you can actually use in labor

✅ Decision-making frameworks so you can navigate the unexpected with confidence

✅ Partner involvement that goes beyond “rub her back and say nice things”

✅ Trauma-informed care that makes space for your story

Whether you’re planning a home birth, hospital birth, VBAC, unmedicated labor, or a cesarean — Connected Childbirth is designed to honor your values, your identity, and your voice.

🧠 It's Not Just About What You Learn — It's How You Feel

We don’t just want you to know the stages of labor.We want you to feel calm, prepared, and confident in how you move through them.

We want your partner to know exactly how to show up for you.We want you to know your rights — and how to speak up for them.We want you to feel safe asking real questions — and actually getting answers.

You won’t find fear-based lectures, outdated visuals, or cookie-cutter scripts here.Connected Childbirth is warm, interactive, personalized — and yes, even fun.