Questions about Childbirth Classes at NMH/Prentice

LizC216 · July 2011

What classes did you take? Which would you recommend and which would you skip? At what point in your pregnancy did you start taking classes? Any other tips that might be helpful?

Thanks in advance! I know it's really early for me to be thinking about all this, but I'd like to have some sort of plan.

Amanda78 · July 2011

We did the all day weekend Great Expectations class. I had already read a lot of the info, but thought the class was worthwhile. it was really good for my H to get a lot of the info because he didn't read anything. it definitely helped when our LO came for him to have heard everything from the nurse. We took it when I was like 30 something weeks. I wouldn't worry about doing it too far before then.

I wish I'd taken a breastfeeding class at Prentice. I took one at Bellybum and it was fine-but not worth the money really. though I love Bellybum for other things. We still haven't taken infant CPR, but need to do that.

weddingcaketaster · July 2011

we took the Great Expectations class when i was 36 weeks i think. It was nice to get a good breakdown of what would happen on delivery day...although i think i was more nervous after we went lol I just liked walking through where to go when u first arrive, knowing how long you will be in what area. I recommend it.

If you don't have much experience with babies, the basic infant care course looked good too. It was going on across the hall during our class, so of course i peeked in lol

LizC216 · July 2011

Thanks for the help ladies! I'm assuming I will also be more nervous after going to the class.

Weddingcaketaster - Your daughter is so cute!

Tarastar33 · July 2011

I was looking at the weekend class. Do you remember if the price was per couple or per parent? It just says "spot available". Wanted to know what made up a spot.

thanks!

CortneyK09 · July 2011

We just did the Great Expectations last Saturday. I felt quite a bit better after the class knowing the process and being able to talk about fears. The teacher is an actual nurse at Prentice so she was very helpful. We are doing the breastfeeding and CPR class next Saturday.

The price is per couple and they give you parking validation at the hosptial lot if you need it.

Tarastar33 · July 2011

Thanks!

ChiTownMommy1234 · July 2011

I recently did the 1 day Great Expectation Class at Prentice as well. I definitely thought it was worth it. Lots of good info, even if you have already read about some of it. I thought the tour was good to do before the actual day! I recommend it, esp if it's your first.

LizC216 · July 2011

Thanks again ladies! This was all really helpful!

disneyfan0511 · July 2011

We took a pediatric care for your newborn class and it was terrible! However the CPR class was very helpful. Great Expectations was fine - the tour was the best part. Good luck!

ToBeMRS52008 · July 2011

Classes at Prentice

Great Expectations @~30 wks, thumbs up (reg. covers a couple, both mom and dad)

Breastfeeding @~35 wks not great if you know anything about breastfeeding, good if you know nothing (reg. covers couple)

Classes from my work

CPR and first aid, recommend getting it somewhere for peace of mind.

Classes I wish I took:

Lamaze or Bradley. Read a book, talked to Mom, started watching a Lamaze DVD that arrived in mail right before my water broke (11 days early). With the help of my Mother, two sisters, husband and a clear cut birth plan I actuallty did it natural. Though would have probably been SOL without one component. Though if you want the epidural no worries!

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