Our Licenses

Personal License

Any materials noted for personal use. Intended for use by parents.

What is allowed:

Personal use

Non-commercial activities

What is not allowed:

Resale of any materials

Use as a part of any business activity

Use for any commercial activity

Professional License

Any materials noted for professional use. Intended for ongoing use by professionals.

What is allowed:

Downloading on multiple devices

Use with an unlimited # of clients/students

Printing digital materials for physical use

What is not allowed:

Resale of any materials

Distribution digitally or in print to other professionals for commercial use

Removing credits to The Educated Birth from any materials

Rebranding materials to appear to have been created solely or collaboratively with another person/group

Membership License

Any materials accessed through our membership for professional use. Intended for use by professionals while membership is active.

What is allowed:

Downloading on multiple devices

Use with an unlimited # of clients/students

Printing digital materials for physical use

What is not allowed:

Resale of any materials

Distribution digitally or in print to other professionals for commercial use

Removing credits to The Educated Birth from any materials

Rebranding materials to appear to have been created solely or collaboratively with another person/group

Any commercial use with an inactive membership if a license hasn’t been purchased outright

Additional FAQ

Is attribution required?

We do not require attribution once a license has been purchased, but we do appreciate it! Here are a couple of examples of attribution lines you might choose to use:

Illustrations by @TheEducatedBirth
Educational materials created by The Educated Birth

Can I print my digital materials?

Yes! We even have a guide to do that! Scroll down! Prints may be used with your clients.

I'm a birth worker with my own business and I partner with a group, as well. Can I use my purchased The Educated Birth materials with clients in both spaces?

Materials can be used by one person with one business at a time. If you're using the infographic sheets with another group in addition to your own business, that other group will need to purchase license(s) as well. The only exception to this is membership to our content library. Multiple users may access the content library, depending on the type of subscription that has been purchased. See details via this link.

We're a group of birth workers! A collective, a nonprofit, a birth center or any other organizational structure. What license option applies to us? Are discounts offered for groups?

So glad you're interested in using The Educated Birth materials with your community! To do so, your organization will either purchase multiple licenses for the materials or subscribe to our content library. There is an application process for either option.

If I've purchased materials to include in my training with other birth workers, can they use the products I provided them?

Licenses are not transferrable. When using The Educated Birth materials in trainings with other professionals, it’s most fitting to frame this gift as, "Here are some examples of resources you can invest in for your own reproductive work practice." Any individual using the materials needs to own a license to do so. We'd be happy to create a special offer for your students! If you're interested, em us at hello@theeducatedbirth.com

What are the sources for the information in your infographics?

Some examples of sources that have been referenced in the creation of infographics are:

‍Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, P.T., Janet Whalley, R.N., B.S.N., and Ann Keppler, R.N., M.N.

Having Your Baby: A Guide for African-American Women, by Hilda Hutcherson, M.D

Childbirth Connection (www.childbirthconnection.org)

Perinatal Empowerment (www.perinatalempowerment.com)

Evidence-Based Birth (www.evidencebasedbirth.com)

National Institutes of Health (www.nichd.nih.gov)

Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth (Third Edition) by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ourmomentoftruth.com)

Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth (Third Edition) by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Improving Birth (improvingbirth.org/resources)

Pushed, by Jennifer Block

If you ever have a concern about a cited source, or a piece of information you encounter in any infographic, please feel free to reach out. Our priority is always that the information is sound and accurate. Have more questions or need clarification? Email us at hello@theeducatedbirth.com

How To Access and Use Your Digital Purchase

Learn how to open your zip file and what you will find inside!

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Opening Your ZIP File

How to open your ZIP file:

Double-click
Right-click and select “Extract all” or “Open”

A normal folder file will appear in the same location as the ZIP folder and allow you to see all contents inside.

What's Inside Your ZIP File

If you've purchased an infographic sheet you'll find the following array of file types in your zip file:

If you've purchased an illustration sheet you'll find the following array of file types in your zip file:

PNG files and JPG files are created for basic digital use, particularly when a small file size is needed. These are great if you want to send an example in an email attachment or a Word Document.

‍PDF files can be used for digital and print use. But obviously the files labeled Printers Marks and Printer Friendly are meant for printing specifically.

‍EPS files are best for all variations of digital use. Make it smaller or larger and it will keep its quality. Great for if you want to use it in social media or in a powerpoint presentation!

*A few digital items in the shop will not come in a ZIP File. Those are likely to be PDFs.

FAQ

I can't find my digital download! What do I do?
When you purchase a digital product, you're sent a download link. Once you click the link, you have 24 hours to download the product before the link expires. If you don't download it within the 24 hours, I am able to resend the link, so contact us at hello@theeducatedbirth.com‍

‍Something seems to be missing or broken inside my ZIP file. What do I do?
Contact us at hello@theeducatedbirth.com and describe what the issue seems to be. We'll find a solution!

How to Get Your Digital Materials Printed

Want to get your digital infographic sheets printed? No problem! We'll walk you through these simple steps.

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Understanding PDF Options

Inside your infographic sheet ZIP file, you'll find a folder of PDFs with the following variations inside:

Base
Printers Marks
Printer Friendly

The Base version of your infographic sheet is meant for digital use. If you try to print this version, it's likely to have some sort of quality issue, particularly pertaining to the margins.

‍The Printers Marks version of your infographic sheet is meant for printing through a service like the ones laid out in the section below, particularly services that will be able to print your project with full bleeds and trim to the edges.

‍The Printer Friendly Version of your infographic sheet is a color-light version meant for printing at home or in your office. It most easily translates into grayscale printing and doesn't require a bleed.

Printing Items from an Illustration Set

If you’re printing from an Illustration Set, you’ll have to put your print document together before placing a print order. I’d highly recommend using a platform like Canva to do so.

‍Inside your illustration set ZIP file, you'll find a folder of EPS files.

‍EPS files are best for all variations of digital and print use. You can place an .EPS file in a Word Document or upload it into a Canva file, etc. You can make it smaller or larger and it will keep its quality.

If for some reason you cannot upload an EPS file, a JPG or PNG file will work fine as well for most standard size print documents.

Print With Who? For How Much?

The cost of printing can really vary depending upon who you're printing through. I suggest pricing out a few options in your area before getting the job done!

Print online through an online service: Online printing services like Vistaprint make it really easy for you to upload your files and get them shipped to you. You can use any of the PDF versions with this option. You may have to pay shipping fees.

At the time that I'm writing this, 25 copies cost $19.00 through Vistaprint.

‍Print in your area through a service like Office Depot: Places like Office Depot often provide both online and walk-in options for printing. Talk to them about using the Printers Marks version and customizing your project to print to the edge/bleed.

At the time that I'm writing this, 25 copies cost $10.50 through Office Depot.

‍Print in your area through a small, local print shop: This is my preferred option in terms of cost, quality, and customer service! They usually have online forms, or you can call to place an order. They will definitely prefer the Printers Marks Version.

At the time that I'm writing this, my local print shop has charged about $0.50 per print, depending on the quantity that I have ordered (larger orders lower the rate). At that rate, 25 copies cost about $12.50 through my local print shop.
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Please remember as you’re considering what you’d like to print and how you’d like to use your prints that The Educated Birth license options do not allow for re-sale.

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user toolkit

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Understanding Usage + Permissions

Our Licenses

Additional FAQ

How To Access and Use Your Digital Purchase

Opening Your ZIP File

What's Inside Your ZIP File

FAQ

How to Get Your Digital Materials Printed

Understanding PDF Options

Printing Items from an Illustration Set

Print With Who? For How Much?