Walk into delivery day calm and ready.
The Prepared Birth Method is a plain-language course for labor and C-section, built around the anesthesia decisions moms ask about most — taught by a board-certified obstetric anesthesiologist who has answered these questions hundreds of times in real labor rooms.
- 9
- modules
- Self-paced
- watch on your own time
- Lifetime
- access + future updates
Cart open · One-time payment
$99USD
Lifetime access. Self-paced. Future updates included. No subscription.
Plain language
No medical jargon. Built for moms, not residents. Every term that matters is explained the first time it shows up.
Anesthesia-specific
Taught by an obstetric anesthesiologist, not a generic pregnancy app. The detail lives in the part of delivery moms ask about most.
Either delivery
Modules cover labor, vaginal delivery, and C-section. Watch what matches your plan, and the modules that prepare you if your plan changes.
The questions you bring into the room
If you've ever wondered…
These come up in the labor room more than almost anything else. The course answers them in advance, in language built for the moment.
What does an epidural actually feel like, and how long does it take?
What is normal pressure, and what is pain that needs attention?
What happens if my plan changes mid-labor?
Will my support person know what to do?
How does scoliosis, BMI, preeclampsia, or a repeat C-section change the plan?
What can I ask the anesthesia team before delivery day?
The full curriculum
Nine modules, sequenced from your first conversation to the first day after delivery.
Each module builds on the one before. Scroll through to see how the course moves from labor anesthesia into the OR and through the first 24 hours.
01
Module 01
Module 01
How anesthesia works in labor
The first time you ask for an epidural, what to expect, and the side effects that catch moms off guard.
- Epidural basics
- When to ask for one
- How long it takes
- What you'll feel
- One-sided epidural
- Shaking, pressure, nausea
02
Module 02
Module 02
Spinal vs. epidural for C-section
Why the planned C-section default is different from labor, and the plan when a block doesn't take.
- Differences between the two
- Why a spinal is the default for planned CS
- Testing the block
- What you'll feel
- The plan if a block fails
03
Module 03
Module 03
Vaginal delivery anesthesia
How an epidural shapes the second stage of labor, and what the team adjusts when more is needed.
- Epidural expectations
- Pushing with an epidural
- Turning the epidural up
- Forceps and vacuum
- Tear repair
04
Module 04
Module 04
C-section anesthesia, step by step
What each minute in the OR feels like — from the spinal to the moment your baby arrives.
- Scheduled vs. urgent
- What happens step by step
- Pressure vs. pain
- Nausea
- Your support person's role
05
Module 05
Module 05
When plans change
The decisions and detours that come up in real labor, and how the team handles each one.
- When an epidural isn't working
- Conversion to a C-section
- Spinal after an epidural
- General anesthesia
06
Module 06
Module 06
The support person playbook
A short companion module for your partner — what to watch for, what to say, how to help.
- What to watch for
- What to say
- How to help with anxiety
- What changes after delivery
07
Module 07
Module 07
The first 24 hours
After the baby arrives — numbness wearing off, the catheter, walking, pain, and the nausea that can show up later.
- Numbness timeline
- Walking
- Pain expectations
- The catheter
- Nausea
08
Module 08
Module 08
Special situations
The questions that change the plan — covered in their own module so you're not searching for the answer late at night.
- Scoliosis
- A prior bad epidural
- Higher BMI
- Preeclampsia
- Low platelets (thrombocytopenia)
- Repeat C-section
09
Module 09
Module 09
Talking to your anesthesia team
Walk into your prenatal anesthesia consult — and the labor room — with the right questions.
- What to tell them
- Questions to ask
- Making a plan together
Scroll to step through all nine modules.
What you'll walk away with
Six things moms tell us they wish they'd known earlier.
A clear picture of how an epidural is placed, what it feels like, and how long it takes
The plain-language difference between a spinal and an epidural — and why one is used for planned C-sections
A way to tell typical pressure from pain that needs attention, and the words that make your team listen
A plan for if your epidural doesn't take or your delivery converts to a C-section
A short list of questions to bring to your prenatal anesthesia consult
A first-24-hour map: numbness, walking, pain, catheter, nausea — what's typical and what isn't
Your instructor
Thomas Lambert, MD
Board-certified obstetric anesthesiologist
“The Prepared Birth Method is built around what I hear most at the labor room door. Direct, plain language, and the same goal I carry into every shift — help you walk in calm and ready.”
- Board-certified obstetric anesthesiologist
- OB Anesthesiology Fellowship — Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
- Clinical Assistant Professor — FSU College of Medicine
- ASA Committee on Obstetric Anesthesia
- SOAP Centers of Excellence Committee
The Prepared Birth Method · One price · Lifetime access
Everything you need to walk in calm and ready.
One-time payment
$99USD
No subscription. Lifetime access on mobile and desktop. Future updates and additions included.
What's included
- Nine video modules covering labor and C-section anesthesia
- Plain-language explanations for every step in the OR
- A pre-delivery question list for your anesthesia consult
- A pain advocacy script for telling pressure from pain
- Cesarean day checklist + first-24-hour notes
- A support person companion section
- Lifetime access on mobile and desktop
- Future updates and additions included
Educational content only — not medical advice. Always speak with your OB and anesthesia team about your specific delivery plan.
Common questions
Before you enroll.
Is this medical advice?
No. The course is educational. Always talk with your OB and anesthesia team about your specific delivery plan. The course is built to make those conversations clearer, not to replace them.
What if I'm planning a vaginal delivery?
Modules 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are directly relevant. You'll learn what an epidural feels like, how it shapes pushing, and what the team does if your plan shifts during labor.
What if I'm having a planned C-section?
Modules 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 cover spinal anesthesia, the OR step by step, the first 24 hours, and the questions that change the plan for special situations.
Can my partner watch with me?
Yes — and module 6 is built for them. Most moms tell us the support person walking in prepared makes the room feel different.
How long does the course take to go through?
It's self-paced. Most moms work through it across a few short sittings over a couple of weeks. You can revisit any module before delivery day.
What if my hospital does things differently?
The course teaches anatomy and decisions, not a single hospital protocol. The concepts apply broadly, and the question lists travel with you.
Will I get future updates?
Yes. Every revision and added lesson is included with your one-time purchase. No subscription.