Birthing Classes clicky poll

Indiechixor

 

[Poll]

erbear

both of those are too much. You need to know where to go and when they want you to come to the hospital. Schedule a L&D tour and call it a day.

LoveMyPEguy

I think mine are 4 wks of 3 hr classes on Sundays. So mine are in the middle of your poll

Indiechixor

erbear:

both of those are too much. You need to know where to go and when they want you to come to the hospital. Schedule a L&D tour and call it a day.

You say "both" which implies 2, but I put that 3rd option in there for a reson...some people may thing classes are over the top, which is why its there.

the 4th is for the lulz.

 

Serafeena

I'm taking 12 weeks of two hour birthing/BFing classes.  But I'm one of those "you can never be too prepared" people.

lavet22

Yes, I totally agree with erbear!!!!!  They will tell you exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it.  No need for classes, at all!!  An L&D tour is really all you will need, so you know where to go and what to expect from the hospital.

LuckyVaCpl

We're doing the two weekend sessions due to work schedules. Along with labor methods and such, the birthing center tour and an infant care class are included in all that.

littleanomaly

We're probably doing the 6 week because it's covered by our insurance and it ends with basic baby care. DH couldn't tell you what supplies he'd need or how to go about changing a diaper. He's depending on me and although I have a lot of childcare experience, that's just following the instructions left by the parents. I'm going to be new to this too and while I'm not really worried I don't need 2 helpless people to deal with at 2am. The only thing DH "knows" about babies is something he heard (from another guy at work) about shoes not being good for babies feet. He doesn't even want them for pictures. We have a long way to go.

Stephanie2167

Mine is 8 weeks of 2 hour classes. They include:

First 4 classes are deep relaxation for birthing

Next class is pain management options

Next class is Newborn care

Next class is breastfeeding

Last class is postpartum.

Indiechixor

Stephanie2167:

Mine is 8 weeks of 2 hour classes. They include:

First 4 classes are deep relaxation for birthing

Next class is pain management options

Next class is Newborn care

Next class is breastfeeding

Last class is postpartum.

I like this! DH thinks that if we do extended courses that he would "brain dump" the first 4 weeks by the the time the baby is here... kinda scary to think about actually.

Amberzxoxo

The best advice I recieved was its not worth it. Every mother I talked to that took them said they were scared outta their minds with classes (Everything was doom and gloom) and later on felt like a looser if they were not able to breast feed, because  classes put a big emphasis on breast feeding.  Im sure there is exception to the rule and some amazing classes out there, but I plan on lisening to the wisdom of others and having my mom in the room with me to keep DH from fainting and supporting me, as long as she stays shoulder high. Good Luck to all of you.