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childbirth classes a must?

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I know this is my first...and it may be wise to take one, but do I HAVE to?
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Re: childbirth classes a must?

  • WorcbrideWorcbride member
    Def not--I took one w/my 1st but only for DHs sake....so he'd know what to expect.  It did us no good....had an unplanned C-section
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  • JaysonandKristinJaysonandKristin member
    You don't HAVE to... it's not like the way they make sure your car seat is installed correctly or they won't let you leave.  They're not checking for your Baby Class Diploma.  Do whatever you want!
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  • craziheazocraziheazo
    Nope... you don't have to! Baby's gotta come out one way or another!
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  • userdeleteduserdeleted member
    No, it is not required. It's probably a good idea to at least buy a book or something like that, so you have a basic understanding of what labor and delivery are like :)
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  • KateLouiseKateLouise member

    Baby's gonna come out no matter how many breathing techniques you learn.

    Do I plan to do classes. Hell yes. I like to be prepared and know what I'm talking about.

    My Dr. said in his experience, 3000 births, that the mothers who have been clamest and had the least stressful births were those who took classes because they understood what was going on. 

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  • kimberlyk921kimberlyk921
    i'm not taking one...i know its gonna be painful and i know the process of the baby coming out, i'd rather not have the details and just take it as it comes.
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  • Anna&MattAnna&Matt member
    I asked my OB this question - he recommended doing the weekend intensive one at the hospital but that's it unless you are planning to go med free.
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  • WorcbrideWorcbride member
    The film "Business of Being Born" was very good.  I know it was On Demand for a while
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  • GoldGirl315GoldGirl315 member
    We did last time. I think we learned sooooo much. The class itself was kind of boring, but when the time came, I really appreciated what we learned. Our class did a lot on baby care and that helped immensely. I'd def recommend it!
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  • Breezie17Breezie17
    I took my first class, which was just an intro to the class and then was put on strict bedrest for 10 weeks...so I never went again.  I did just fine during L&D, no classes needed!
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  • nealblnealbl member
    My BF and her DH didn't and they did just fine. We are going to because we want to.
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