- 1). Become a nurse and gain experience in labor and delivery or pediatrics. Complete a degree program to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse or Certified Nurse Midwife, and serve in a hospital or birthing center. You may also assist in home births and home medical care of children. According to Birth Source, some hospitals and community organizations only require that a person be a nurse to teach prenatal classes. Home medical experience will be useful if you offer prenatal classes in private homes.
- 2). Obtain certification or training through a professional prenatal care, parenting or child-birth association, like the Academy of Certified Birth Educators or Mamaste Yoga. Study the course requirements of each organization, and choose the one that aligns best with your views and the type of classes you want to teach. Certification may make parents, hospitals and community organizations more likely to hire you, even if they don't require it.
- 3). Start your own prenatal class business. Obtain one of the certifications or degrees above or outline why your credentials and experience have prepared you to teach prenatal classes without formal training. For example, perhaps you are a nurse's assistant or nanny who has worked with expectant mothers and infants for an extended time. Complete a business plan and find a place to start offering classes. You might start small, renting a room at the YMCA/YWCA for a low fee and offering a class one night each week, or you may start offering services in homes.
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