When to take childbirth / newborn classes at hospital?

jennyvag

What week should I plan on taking the childbirth / newborn / breastfeeding classes at the hospital?  I checked their website and they recommend taking them between 7 & 8 months, but I didn't know if that was geared towards singleton moms.  When did you or when do you plan on taking yours?  Thanks!

seattlestef

I am taking an "Expecting Multiples" class at a local hospital. It is not at the hospital we're delivering at, but our doctor said it was worth the drive to get the information specific to multiples. If that is an option, I would go for that!

But onto answering your question.... I started the class at about 19 weeks and found that most of the people were between 20-25 weeks when it started. It is a 7 week class so I wanted to start earlier while I'm still comfortable enough to sit in class for a few hours after working all day. HTH!

jenn_darrin1515

I also did a "marvelous multiples" class starting at 17 weeks...there were a lot of ladies in there at 30+ weeks and some in the 20s...but I am glad we did it when we did...it was very informative! Enjoy!

lewis514

I did my high risk birth class in December between 17-20 weeks. They only offered it in December and February and I didn't think I would want to go in February plus that is when we get our colder weather and snow so didn't want to worry about those things either.

My hospital offers a Baby series class (1-3) that they recommend. Baby 1 is free and open to all moms with babies less than 8 weeks I think. I will see how I'm feeling and probably check it out.

courtneyaok

I took a childbirth class (4 meetings) between weeks 24 and 27, baby care and safety at week 27, and I'm taking breastfeeding at week 30.