Do people still do Lamaze?

kes3237

I'm trying to find a class and am not really interested in the ones offered at NW where I'll be delivering - they seem more informational.  Do people still do Lamaze classes?  That seems to be more of what I'm interested - focusing on the labor process.  Any recommendations for this type of thing?  I live in Lincoln Square, so something local would be great.

RoRed5

It seems they do, but it's not called Lamaze everywhere anymore.  I took a labor preparation class at Hinsdale Adventist that covered all parts of labor and breathing.  They did cover epidurals and other pain meds, but it was clear that it was Lamaze-biased; and my instructor told us she was lamaze certified. 

Check this website out, it might help, too.

https://www.expectantmothersguide.com/childbirth/chicago.htm

 

robinlanderson

I took a two day weekend long Lamaze class at Evanston Hospital. It covered breathing techniques, along with what will happen during labor, different medications given, etc. It also gave a tour. Our instructor was awesome - it was definitely worth it.

You can find all the classes here - 

https://www.northshore.org/apps/calendar/Results.aspx?Categories=7&Locations=&lid=2055