Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation. If you are expecting a baby, it can also be an overwhelming time, full of preparation and questions.
Childbirth education has many benefits, including reducing the amount of stress in labor. When you understand the process of labor, it is easier to allow your body to do what it needs to do.
That's why Sharp HealthCare offers education through birthing classes, including online childbirth classes, to help busy parents-to-be feel better prepared by getting the answers they need.
Our online childbirth class offers an interactive tutorial that allows you to learn at your own pace in preparation for your baby's birth.
Why Take Online Childbirth Classes?
- Time constraints or scheduling conflicts
- Unable to attend a traditional childbirth class
- You need a refresher
- You prefer to learn at your own pace or in the comfort of your own home
- You're on bed rest
How Online Childbirth Classes Work
- Purchase the online childbirth class through Sharp HealthCare online or by calling 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm. The online class is $75.
- Once you purchase the course, you'll be provided a code to access the online childbirth class. Please note that codes will only be provided during business hours, which are Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm.
- Visit Sharp's Online Childbirth Class and log in using your code.
- Your code will allow you to access the course for six weeks from the date of activation, at which point the code will expire. You must activate your code within 90 days.

If you'd like to tour a hospital, register for a complementary hospital tour at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital or Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
| Hardware Requirements |
Software Requirements |
- 1Ghz processor (recommended)
- Approximately 512MB RAM
- Speakers or headphones
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- High-speed Internet access
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Firefox or Safari
- Java enabled
- Latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Latest version of Adobe Macromedia Flash Player
- Popups turned ON
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Refund and Cancellation Policy
The online course is subject to the following:
If you wish to cancel, please notify us at least three business days after you have activated your online course. A $10 processing fee will be incurred for all refunds requested within three business days of activation. Failure to activate your course within 90 days of receiving your code forfeits the course fee.
To discuss a refund or cancellation, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm.
View information on insurance coverage and discounts.
Find a San Diego OBGYN
To find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for a San Diego OBGYN or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
For More Information
If you have any questions about the online childbirth class, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, or email childbirthonline@sharp.com.
To learn more about Sharp's pregnancy and childbirth services, visit San Diego OBGYN, Pregnancy and Childbirth Care. To find general information about pregnancy and childbirth, visit Pregnancy and Childbirth in Adult Health or read the Pregnancy and Childbirth News archive.