Childbirth classes help both first-time and experienced parents be better prepared for labor and birth. In childbirth classes you will learn information from your instructors and the other students, which cannot be learned from a book. A quality childbirth class will emphasize minimal medical intervention, teach coping methods for labor and delivery, and help guide new parents in the many decisions they will make before, during, and after the birth process. Some classes touch on subjects like diet, breastfeeding, anatomy, and massage techniques. Childbirth educators are often certified by one or more organizations, meaning they have studied that organization's specific birthing philosophy (Lamaze, Hypnobirth, Bradley, and others).