2nd time moms (or more) come in.

Mrst2theB · August 2010

This is my 3rd pregnancy and I never did classes with my 1st two but I really want to take either bradley classes or something this time. Will it help? Am I silly for wanting to take them this time? I know I am going to do breast feeding classes. But what about these others?

lilbit923 · August 2010

I'm of the opinion you could always learn something new.

I had planned on going to the breast feeding classes at the hospital when I was pg with DD but never made it. DH and I even missed our tour of the new L&D wing. I wish I could have a vbac but that's not possible, so a c-section it is. However, I did take my son to a "new siblings" class at the hospital. He was so proud he got to hold his own babydoll, learn to swaddle, give a bottle and change a diaper.

AutumnBride929 · August 2010

I think that taking a class really puts everything into a new perspective. You'll be amazed I think. I really loved my Bradley class that we took last summer. It was sooo helpful for my birthing experience. Priceless, really. I highly recommend it.

magdalina.h · August 2010

I would take it as a refresher. You'll probably learn something new. I'm only taking a newborn class. I don't need to hear how to push a kid out when I'll only have c/s.

Mrst2theB · August 2010

Great! Thank you! I really want to try bradley and even MAYBE go natural this time. We shall see about that. But I agree there is always more to learn. I really need the BFing class since I only pumped with my last and didn't at all with my 1st. The sibling class I think he would love but I would have to see what they teach since he does so well with DD I don't want to make him feel like he doesn't do good.

AutumnBride929 · August 2010

Mrst2theb:
Great! Thank you! I really want to try bradley and even MAYBE go natural this time. We shall see about that. But I agree there is always more to learn. I really need the BFing class since I only pumped with my last and didn't at all with my 1st. The sibling class I think he would love but I would have to see what they teach since he does so well with DD I don't want to make him feel like he doesn't do good.

I think it will do great things for you. Actually, just reading about the Bradley method convinced me to commit to a natural birth. It's very enlightening. Even if you don't choose to go natural, you'll have gained a lot of knowledge that will help you. There's also a class that covers BFing so that will be a nice little bonus for you to ask questions about that, too.

GRISMINO · August 2010

I think classes are just a waste of money! I learned a lot reading, no need for classes and I did great!

eisenberg0814 · August 2010

i loved bradley and i would really recommend it

violetvilla83 · August 2010

The child birth class offered at our local hospital was a waste of time.

I would love to do a Bradley Method class, this time, however it will be too expensive after factoring in the drive and babysitter for DD. I have been looking into Hypnobabies (not Hypnobirthing) because there is a home study course, and DH's work schedule makes it difficult to attend any sort of group class. So far I have just tried the relaxation track that has nothing to to with child birth and I love it!

MG7 · August 2010

WHile I think taking a class would be great factoring in your other two kids and who will watch them etc. it might end up being hectic. I would like to take a class but DH and I both tutor a few days after school, I feel like we have little time with DS as it is and DH is planning on going back to school so I know we'll have no time at all. Like pp mentioned I'm thinking of the hypnobabies cds - it's a homestudy course that I've heard a lot of good things about. Other that that I'll just be reading everything I can get my hands on.

VolatileFlame · August 2010

I'm doing the same, and this is my 3rd pregnancy. This time I feel more confident and feel like I want to take it easy and enjoy being pregnant. This is also my last pregnancy, so I'd like to make the most of it and remember it fondly.

SkypekWithoutAC · August 2010

If you are aiming for a med-free birth, I'd go for the classes. If not, I'd skip them. I ended up with an emergency C-section and didn't use anything I learned (short of just knowing I needed to relax, which I think I knew anyway). Also be aware of how the styles of classes will work with your personality. I have a very hard time doing visualization work, so I wish I had not done hypnobirthing. Instead, I would have done Bradley - I tend to lose it in a crisis and look to my husband, who is very good at keeping his head. I may end up doing Bradley this time around, anyway.

And I definitely thought the breastfeeding class I took shortly after DD was born was helpful - I actually think it was even more useful since I had already had a couple of attempts at BFing (DD was in the NICU). But it was not as helpful as one-on-one time with a lactation consultant, so if it's the same price for the class as for 30min-1hr with an LC, I'd do that instead.

CTJourney · August 2010

I vote that you should definitely give Bradley classes a try. I've run 3 marathons, and for each one I had to train for the "big day." For my first marathon I was a novice and followed a novice training program. The following 2 races, I researched and followed different advanced training programs to fit my skills at the time. I view giving birth as not much different from marathon training.

I took a Bradley class with my DS and it was great. For my 2nd baby I am going to look into Hypnobirthing or Hypnobabies just so I can learn some new skills to help through labor.

meridout · August 2010

I took Bradley classes with DS. They were great classes and we loved our instructor. I would just caution you to make birthplans for both a natural and a medicated birth.

I was gungho about a natural birth BUT my petite frame didn't handle a 9lb 7oz baby coming through without an epidural. I cried a lot leading up to the epidural decision because the Bradley classes tell you things like you're lowering your baby's IQ and increasing the chances of the baby becoming hooked on drugs later in life. Of course, neither are true, but being an exhausted, hormonal lady in labor I felt like an awful mom before I'd even given birth!

You'll learn a lot in the Bradley classes, but mentally prepare for all your options in the delivery room. You're not a bad mom if you need an epidural.

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