Would I still do childbirthing classes if having a c-section?

jlh123

We plan on taking a mulitples class at our hospital and an new infant care class (DH has no clue how to even change a diaper or feed a baby).  Both are just one day in July.  However, we planned on doing the 5 week birthing class, but is this needed if we are doing a c-section?  I know the hospital pretty well, my husband will be working there in a few months, my cousin works labor and delivery for 25 years and my SILs delivered there. 

weemodin

I would not.  You'll never get back that time you spent uselessly learning about episiotomies, pushing, and transition.  And, 5 weekends when you're pregnant with twins?  Would be EXHAUSTING.  My advice: take a breastfeeding class instead.

muppet.fan

I can't answer, but in our childbirth classes there was a couple expecting twins who already knew they'd be having a c-section and they came to all four classes. One of the weeks covered c-sections anyway since you never know what might happen in labor and the last week covered postnatal care/newborn care. So not all of it was centered on vaginal births.

jlh123

I can't breastfeed due to a medical procedure I had in my breast.:(

weemodin

jlh123:

I can't breastfeed due to a medical procedure I had in my breast.:(

Then spend your free weekends shopping, laying on the couch, or going to the movies

(And never let anyone make you feel bad about not being able to BF, by the way. It didn't work for me, and I had no medical reason... was just too hard.)

Temp159135562506975

I did not take a class and I HAD a vag birth - no need for one... esp if having a c/s. don't waste your time or money.

kittylove

I tried to give birth naturally and then had a c-section, and while the class was very useful for the first part of labor, I didn't need it at all of the c-section.

jlh123

weemodin:

jlh123:

I can't breastfeed due to a medical procedure I had in my breast.:(

Then spend your free weekends shopping, laying on the couch, or going to the movies

(And never let anyone make you feel bad about not being able to BF, by the way. It didn't work for me, and I had no medical reason... was just too hard.)

Thank you for saying that.  You know, I never cared that I couldn't breastfeed until I was pregnant, then I began having the urge. Maybe it's a maternal instinct.  But I assumed if I could've done it, I wouldn't have been hard on myself.  Myself and brothers weren't breastfed and my nieces and nephews were for just a few weeks.  So I'm not one of those dedicated to BF types anyway because my immediate family didn't set the example lol.

speak-ez

I wouln't. If you want a tour of the hospital some offer that separately from the class although it sounds like you may not need that either.

Quiksilver620

i wouldn't waste the money

talentedgirl

I had a planned c section and never took the classes. With your other classes and being familiar with the hospital, I would think you have most of it covered. I agree take the time to do relax!

Mrs.Greenie

my hospital has a special class for c sections.