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Anyone not attending classes before birth?

ArizonaJessikaArizonaJessika
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I have a minimum of 3 dr appts a week now and just do not have time to schedule any labor and birth, breastfeeding or baby care classes (most of which are between 3-7 hours long!) Are they REALLY necessary? I only wonder because for THOUSANDS of years, there were no such things and women birthed and raised their children from pure instinct...

The only thing we ARE signed up for is the hospital tour, so we can make sure of our route to the hospital and where we need to check in, and where we will be going during labor/birth and post-delivery. 

Any thoughts? 

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  • libi07libi07 member
    I was actually on here about to post this same question!  For now I've opted out but I'm starting to get nervous about it.  My doctor told me about half his patients go and half don't.  I keep telling myself they won't let me fail.  So
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  • CourtimilkCourtimilk member

    I wouldn't say ''pure instinct''. Once upon a time women had babies and raised babies surrounded by other women and girls. Girls learned where babies come from by watching relatives go thru labor.

    The classes aren't necessary, every baby is diff

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  • bowman958bowman958 member

    I feel approximately 1,000,000 times more confident about the birth process after attending a labor & delivery class - it had so much helpful information about managing your labor. If you can go, I'd recommend it. Otherwise, take some time to read

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  • BeckyTheEngineerBeckyTheEngineer
    I skipped the breastfeeding classes with baby 1, figuring that it wouldn't be all that hard to figure out. 3 days after leaving the hospital I was back in there to see the lactation consultant because of horrible engorgement. I don't know if a class would
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  • brauchtmbrauchtm member
    With my first, i signed up for all the classes but ended up going into labor before I could attend and my labor was fine.  The nurses walk you through it step by step.  Really they are just as if not more important than the dr who usually just s
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  • jesselayne8jesselayne8 member
    I think it's a good idea to read a few books if you opt out of classes. Especially a BFing book. I read the nursing mother's companion and I think it really helped me be successful last time.


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  • ordinary1ordinary1 member
    I would suggest a birthing class for coping techniques, but I am sure you could find a book or two on that. I would also recommend an after care class. I have been around babies my whole life and things have changed a lot from what I remember.
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  • RachelLaree20RachelLaree20

    I'm not taking any classes and haven't actually signed up for the hospital tour yet, though it's on my list of things to do...

    Most of the classes in my area are far out of my price range and I can't afford to take time off of work to attend clas

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  • TheyCalledHerKateTheyCalledHerKate member
    I am taking infant CPR, infant care and breastfeeding classes, but not any birthing classes. 
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  • mommatotwo2mommatotwo2 member
    I would highly reccomend an infant care class. They will teach you a lot of breastfeeding technique in the hospital and as far as labor and delivery- it really depends on the type of labor you are hoping for. If you're planning to go with the flow, get pa
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  • telicious2telicious2 member
    I didn't take any classes so my dr wanted me to get a DVD and the one I got was Laugh and Learn About Childbirth. The woman is really cheesy but I have learned quite a bit so far!
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  • slaneyraslaneyra
    Half the time you take these labour delivery classes only to have your birth plan go completely different. Yes, its great to be and feel prepared, but I don't think its absolutely necessary. The doctors and nurses will coach you through the process anywa
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  • homebirdhomebird member
    If you are interested in breastfeeding, I would really recommend taking a class. The rest you can do without, IMO.

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  • homebirdhomebird member
    I suppose it depends on the hospital, but I wouldn't recommend relying on the nurses or staff to be much help with breastfeeding. My hospital was great, but when my sister gave birth there was no one to help her. And all the nurses gave her conflicting in

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  • MommymorticiaMommymorticia member

    We haven't been to any classes and aren't planning to.

    I'm open to having pain meds if I want them so I'm not too worried about learning tons of breathing exercises. If I was planning a natural birth I would have definitely taken some kind

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  • AliSarahAliSarah

    We took a 4 week class at our hospital, and I thought it was really low on useful information. I really thought it was going to be more about how to deal with the pain of contractions and what to expect during labor and delivery. Instead, we got a clas

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  • Brady77Brady77 member

    Before my first we went to a 3 hours express class on a Saturday.  It basically informed you on the labor/delivery process etc and had NPs there to answer questions.  Not laboring techniques were taught.  It was fine, but definitely

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  • cookingdudecookingdude
    don't worry....I did the classes for LO #1 and found them to be a complete waste. 
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  • SandiaPinaMamaSandiaPinaMama member
    It depends. Are you well versed in childbirth practices and their risks? Is your partner? Are you planning med free? Truly, I think they are really important. My refresher course is 4 hours next Saturday.

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  • baloneydiscbaloneydisc member
    We only signed up for the hospital tour and childbirth class.  Our childbirth class was 4 sessions I think.  After going to the first two I ended up on bed rest and was unable to attend the remaining classes.  I was induced for medical reas
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  • AFBTBAFBTB

    I took a few classes while I was pregnant with DS. 1 labor class, 1 car seat class and the tour of the hospital. The labor class wasn't hugely informative, and we got a free carseat from the carseat class (score!). But the nurses and doctors were very

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  • ssemovskssemovsk member
    Sometimes when I get information overload, I get anxious. The whole knowledge is power doesn't really work for me. Sometimes the more I know, the worse off I am. I just don't want to set any expectations only to be disappointed. I don't plan on taking any
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  • Sockers18Sockers18 member
    DH and I are not attending any classes since he has to work during everyone that is offered. I did search on Netflix and found some videos that we have watched. I think that they helped us both understand a little bit more.
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    What videos did you watch on Netflix??
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  • txaggstertxaggster member

    I've decided not to attend classes. I was slightly nervous about not going to any, but given the descriptions of the classes offered in my area, I was put off by them. They seemed more like sitting around singing Kumbaya with other preggos than the inf

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  • harribroharribro
    I went to my class and absolutly loved it. Alot of people told me they were a waste of time and silly. I was shocked how many rude comments I got about it so I went to the class thinking well if this is stupid I will just leave at the break. Both myself a
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