Childbirth classes

iloveflipflops

When do you sign up for these at the hospital you'll be delivering in ? Second trimester or third?

Rachnan

I signed up in second tri since they fill up, bit didn't actually attend until third tri.

katekat8721

Sign up in second tri b/c some of them fill up fast. Ours are this month (third tri).

cinnamonrollcupcake

Our clinic warned us that the classes fill up quickly - and sure enough they did! I think it's best to sign up earlier to make sure you can get the time you're looking for. We'll be doing our class in 3rd tri.

sunflowermama42212

My hospital actually said we had to sign up by 20 weeks to get the class in the third tri

ball.and.chain

I started researching them in early-mid 2nd trimester and signed up at about 24 weeks or so.  The actual class (it's a one-day, all-day class) will be at 31 weeks.

krdesi

I signed up in second trimester to take them in third tri.

MMSchu

I started taking mine in my second tri. Although most people in my class were in their third

whoberry

I took mine near the end of my 2nd trimester. I was paranoid about going into labor before I'd taken the class.  Most of the girls in there were in their third tri.  One of them was due like 3 days after class ended!  That seemed too late for me.  They teach you different techniques and comfort measures to use during labor that they suggest you practice beforehand.  I think you would want to finish the class at least a few weeks before you hit full term so that you have time to practice.

ang2016

I would ask your hospital... I got a pamphlet with all thr classes offered and what trimester they recommended you take each specific class. And I think it was recommended to sign up at least 3 months prior. I already signed up for all the classes I want to take!

FutureMrsW9

My MW said you should at least be signed up by 23 weeks if you're choosing to take them.  I'm not taking them because everyone I talked to, unfortunately, said that they're a complete waste of time.  The only ones we are doing are the ABCs of Taking Home Baby (i.e. how to swaddle, schedules, etc.) and one for breastfeeding. 

liz4paws

My OB gave us all of the paperwork for them at our 20w anatomy scan. They didn't act like we should hurry and register, but they did tell us to register at the hospital soon. That seemed way early to me, but whatever! FWIW, I just registered for all of the classes last week and we will be going when I'm between 30-34 weeks.

BrideJackie11

I signed up during second tri and the only class I could do was the weekend during my 37w. Turns out I was induced prior to the class so I never made it . I did attend the Breastfeeding and newborn care class.