Childbirth education can be a rewarding, fruitful experience for you and your partner. Make sure you research your childbirth education the same way you would research any health care provider--ask lots of questions! Make sure that the classes suit your needs and aren't tailored to only teach hospital or a certain doctor's regulations. Check out the following sites for more information:

• ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators)

• Bradley (AAHCC)

• ICEA (International Childbirth Educators Association)

• ASPO/Lamaze