Birthing class...yay or nay?

MrsMAF · August 2011

I don't plan to take lamaze or any form of a birthing class...I've heard from a few people that they thought it was a waste of time. Just curious what other ladies on this board are doing?

NicoleeBonsai · August 2011

i have heard the same, so i'm not taking any either.

i took an infant care class geared for multiples, and i'm taking a BFing class tomorrow.

it'sbabytime · August 2011

I had planned on not taking them too because of what I've heard (mixed reviews) but I decided to enroll anyway. Tomorrow is my last class (it was a series of 3 classes) and I'm glad I did, even more so for DH because its given him a lot of info on what to expect, his role in the process, etc. I also think seeing what I will go through has given him a new appreciation of what I'm going through now and will go through soon! Its also helped me out with knowing what to expect. I know they will walk me through it as its happening but I feel better prepared. Also depending on the type of labor I will be in, there may not be time to explain every little step.

I'm not saying if you snooze you lose, but I'm glad we decided to take it.

flycka · August 2011

I'm doing a combo package that includes care of babies (with infant CPR), childbirth and breastfeeding.
I expect to be bored at times and to get contacts for LL, etc and tips from the nurses earlier so I can prepare rather than on a rush at the hospital.
My husband is coming so we get to have common grounds and he can catch up.

Sunshine05 · August 2011

We are taking a prepared childbirth class this upcoming Saturday. It is supposed to cover relaxation and breathing techniques, preparation for labor and delivery, postpartum care, and infant care. A tour of the OB and mother/baby unit is included.

I think it will be good for me, but really important for DH since he has no idea what is in store for us. I've also never been to this hospital/L&D so I have no idea where to go or what everything looks like, so I'm looking forward to the tour so I can have an idea in my head of where this will all be going down.

We're also taking a breastfeeding class and an infant CPR & child safety class.

babylove0511 · August 2011

we don't plan on taking birthing classes. we are taking infant care and cpr. besides, i don't want the crap scared out of me from those videos =/

June0609 · August 2011

We took the prepared childbirth, breastfeeding, Infant CPR, and baby care basic divided into 2 x 3 hours private class and I think they were helpful for us. DH and I has never been around babies so we are both pretty clueless.

The prepared childbirth gave us a lot of info on what to expect and all the options that are available during labor so I'm glad we took it.

steveandkim2 · August 2011

We're actually taking a Bradley class, so its 12 weeks long (a bit of the extreme) plus "homework" every week. I like it b/c I'm interested in natural childbirth and its a really good preparation for me and DH. Plus, its held in our neighborhood, so its given us a chance to meet other neighbors who are due at the same time.

amers83010 · August 2011

We aren't taking one. I've heard mixed reviews about the class at our hosptial and maybe I'm lazy, but I dont want to sit through a class for it to be a waste of time. We did take a breastfeeding class and that was very interesting.

Echloe · August 2011

We took the childbirth class sponsored by our hospital and I'm glad that we did. DH and I learned a ton. We especially appreciated the relaxation aspect. I'm a very anxious person and the deep breathing stuff is really helping. And I'm glad that my husband now knows what to expect. I feel like he will be a good coach and advocate for me in the delivery room since I tend to panic.

We are signed up for breastfeeding and a special class for people with dogs. I wasn't planning on taking the childcare class but I figure it will help DH feel better about caring tor the baby and not just relying on our moms telling us what to do.

cvillecouple · August 2011

With DS, DH and I did the multi-week childbirth class which was a waste of time, except that I am now facebook friends with a few women from the group. We also did a breastfeeding class was super helpful.

msjcordova · August 2011

we took one and i found it very informative.

cbubbles2 · August 2011

We are taking the labor and delivery class which is 4, 2 hour sessions. We're also taking infant CPR and a baby basics class. I signed up because I thought it would be fun for DH and I to do together, get a little information and to be somewhat prepared for labor. I know we might be bored at times but I'm excited for the classes.

Kitttkattt · August 2011

Nope. I will just follow whatever my doc recommends and go with the flow. It worked the other times.

jb2rn · August 2011

We don't have a class offered here (in English at least!). I wanted to do it more for DH than me, since. Have seen laboring/birth in nursing school. I would love to take a Bradley class, but we dont have that either. So it's all books for us.

diego299 · August 2011

flycka:
I'm doing a combo package that includes care of babies (with infant CPR), childbirth and breastfeeding.
I expect to be bored at times and to get contacts for LL, etc and tips from the nurses earlier so I can prepare rather than on a rush at the hospital.
My husband is coming so we get to have common grounds and he can catch up.

this exactly

andrea817 · August 2011

We're doing the childbirth/infant care and breastfeeding class offered by our hospital. W/ my insurance it was only $20.00. I'm embarrassed to admit I'm 33 years old and have never changed a diaper in my life! Also DH has zero interest in reading any kind of pregnancy/childbirth books so I thought it would be a good idea for him to go.

hall_ky · August 2011

We didn't take any classes. And now that I've had him I have to say I don't think they would have been useful. While your in labor they tell you what to do. I def have an epi so that made things easier. I could maybe see taking a class if you are wanting to go pain free.

I am also EBF and it isn't difficult for me. I know not everyone's experience is the same but we picked it up easily. The one class that I do want to take is a refresher in infant CPR. When he starts choking and coughing it scares the poop out of me. I am certified in CPR but I should've taken another class.

sterpstra10 · August 2011

We aren't doing one either. I didn't care either way, and with a due date of January 14 - the classes we would have to go to are in the middle of the holidays so we said no. We could just go to a class way earlier, but I just don't have the energy to sit through something that I don't feel like I HAVE to go to. I have 3 sisters who will give me all the advice I need and none of them felt like their class benefitted them at all - but to each their own.

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