classes

sjirishgirl

Hello, 

DH and I are looking into whether or not to take a birthing class. We are first time parents and have decided that I want drugs to assist in the process. I have asked around and have gotten a multidude of answeres. Any help or advice you can lend would be great.

Thanks~ 

kdjudd

Since you are a first time mom I would highly recommend it. The class teaches you all the stages of labor as well as the different types of medications and interventions that might be needed. I think it's worth it. 

SunAndRain

Yes!  Why wouldn't you?  You'll learn a lot and get to meet other expecting parents.

weberm05

I would recommend them.  DH and I had fun and gave us something to do.  We learned a lot.  We also took the breastfeeding classes too.

travnicek

I ended up having to have a c-section, so I could argue that the classes my DH and I took were useless.

 BUT

I loved them. Especially the 1-2 hours of time that my DH and I got to spend together every week. Since the classes are free in my area, I we signed up for all the classes my hospital had to offer so we were going once a week from November-January. Not only is there a lot of helpful information taught, but it's totally a bonding experience to bring DH in to some of the information you probably already know. I know it helped my DH feel a lot more connected to what was actually going to happen.

CLeigh03

We didn't do classes with my son and won't be doing classes this time around. I ended up with a c-section anyways.

Crossingfingers

I recommend taking a class, even though you may not need them. I took the childbirth class with my first, even though I planned on an epidural. I did get an epidural, but I felt like I was more prepared because I knew what to expect.