Childbirth classes- expensive!

TarheelsInNJ · June 2009

I just got a call back from our hospital, and the childbirth class is $300! That's per couple, but still, yikes!! Is it worth it?

BabyBowensMommy · June 2009

WOW! That is very expensive! Ours is $30/couple for a 6 week class!

mtendere · June 2009

That's a lot! The most expensive one we are offered is $80. However, maybe yours has a lot more included?

jday1229 · June 2009

Wow! All of the natural birthing (Bradley, Hyno etc) around here are $300-$350. The hospital classes are under $100.. What kind of program do they use?

mariannerules · June 2009

wow, mine are free since i will be del at the hospital.

getnmarried910 · June 2009

WHAT?!?!? Mine was $40 per couple. Our Lamaze class might be a little more, I think I remember them telling me it was $60.

Mabzie · June 2009

my hospital offers them from 60-80 bucks per couple.

lspinman · June 2009

Mine is about that too but we are doing specialized classes.

Look into community classes too- if you are going to try to do natural at all you should do some classes. I have heard that a shorter class to get you through early labor should be enough if you plan on an epi.

dswed0407 · June 2009

Wow, that is really expensive! Ours is $25/ per couple!

TeamRey · June 2009

Wow, can you try a different hospital. Ours is $100 per couple.

TarheelsInNJ · June 2009

jday1229:
Wow! All of the natural birthing (Bradley, Hyno etc) around here are $300-$350. The hospital classes are under $100.. What kind of program do they use?

It looks like it's pretty intense and all-encompassing. It's 15 hours total (spread over 5 days) and includes breathing/relaxation techniques, labor signs, pain management options, pushing, C-section, induction... basically, it's a giant detailed overview.

We are NOT planning on doing natural birth, so perhaps I'll look into another class in the city.

jesstibb · June 2009

Woman, you need to move! Smile

Come to Nebraska, things are not so expensive here. Economy is better too (not fab but still) I bet you could find a job.

magdusia · June 2009

mine is 250 i think

plus 75 for breastfeeding

plus 80 for cpr

Ick!

TarheelsInNJ · June 2009

magdusia:

mine is 250 i think

plus 75 for breastfeeding

plus 80 for cpr

Are you definitely planning to do it? I'm not sure. A friend was on bedrest before delivering her son, so the doctor recommended several DVDs which she sent to us. They're basically a filmed childbirth class, and so far have been really helpful. We may just do that instead...

I do think we'll take infant CPR though. I'm not planning to take a breastfeeding class, because I feel like that's something I'll really need to learn as I go (and may use a lactation consultant later if needed).

yale · June 2009

We were able to pay for ours through our flex account... that helped the sting a little.

mcculk · June 2009

Our is $60 and our breastfeeding class is $30.

Pam081206 · June 2009

Ours is $185 for a 2-day, 12 hour class. We'll be paying for it out of flexible spending account. We're also going to do a Infant care class (DH has zero infant experience and I don't want him using that as an excuse when we get home for the hospital) for $50.

Mommy2Gav · June 2009

All the hospitals in my area offer free classes so I have no idea what a fair rate would be.?

LoveJBL · June 2009

Bradley (not in the hospital) - $300

In the hospital: Breastfeeding ($35), Child Care ($35) and Infant CPR ($100)

livinreality · June 2009

Ours is $90 for 6 2hours sessions... more for other classes. The natural class was high 200/3000. Our hospital has a short class, not sure if that is cheaper or not but it is only 4 hours.

Davis_Sq_Bride · June 2009

The classes at my hospital are $120 for a 5 week series on delivery (10 hours), $50 for a newborn care class, $30 for breastfeeding, and $60 for CPR. I wasn't sure whether I wanted to take them because I didn't think I would feel like going after a long day at work. I finally decided that if I learned anything that helped me cope during delivery they would be worth it and that they might be a fun way to meet other soon-to-be new parents in my area. It's too bad that your classes are so expensive. It seems like everything costs more in the city. I've heard that some insurance companies will reimburse all or part of the cost so that might be something to look into.