Just curious

CariannelovesTim

Anyone else thinking about taking child birth classes?

BlairWaldorf

I don't plan on it.

Several of my close girlfriends have delivered at the same hospital I will, with the same OB practice. ?Half of them took the birth classes & said they were pointless; half of them did not take one class & still had a great birth experience.?

thatgirlang

I took one of those all day crash course with #1. Mostly, I enjoyed it because it was a bonding experience with DH and taught HIM how to deal with me, both in late pregnancy and during delivery. And I really did use the breathing methods.

Can you do without it and just read a book or talk to your dr and moms that you know? Sure. But I liked it.

SWBs Wifey

We probably will... I will try to find the most "hippy" one I can! 

meg1974

I will probably do it, mainly b/c they are free at the women's center where I will deliver, so I figure what the heck. I am also planning to take Lamaze or some other kind of natural birth class.

tboneangel87

They are part of the practice at the Navy hospital. They are optional, but I liked the idea of having a group of women due near me in the same group. It's called "Centering" at my hospital. It's fun.

sunshinegirl75

It's actually required for first time mom's at the hospital where I will give birth. Now, I know they are not going to turn me away if I show up in labor, but it's free. So, we will do it.?

PizzaBride

I want to take a hypno-birthing class, but I doubt we will take any others.