Online childbirth classes

Expectant parents, often first-timers, including those in rural areas or those who can't easily travel to in-person classes.

Fee per person or per couple for a class series or workshop. You can add extras like recorded refreshers, a postpartum session or a private one-to-one class.

• Clear, warm teaching
• Knowledge of childbirth and early parenting
• Comfortable on camera and with simple tech
• Respect for different birth choices

• Childbirth education isn't regulated the same way as nursing or midwifery, but check your province and any certifying body's rules on what you can claim
• Stay within education: don't give individual medical advice
• Commercial general liability and professional liability insurance, check what covers online teaching
• Privacy rules for client details, check what applies in your province
• Quebec classes may need to be offered in French
• Charge GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, check with the CRA

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,000, depending on your equipment, training and insurance choices. These are estimates, so get quotes for the items you actually need before you commit to a budget.

Childbirth education isn't regulated the same way as nursing or midwifery, but check your province and any certifying body's rules on what you can claim. Also check insurance for online teaching, privacy rules, French-language needs in Quebec, and GST/HST.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on class size, pricing and how many series you run. Plan for at least about 5 hours a week, including teaching and preparation.