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DH/SO at Hynpobirthing Classes?
Dixon813
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Hi Ladies,
A little background - I've always wanted a natural birth since I was young. Last December/January DH and I got pregnant with spontaneous triplets. Was told a C Section was our only route, and we figured we more than likely wouldn't have more kids after the trips. In May, we ran into major complications and I went into labor at 23 weeks. I delivered our girls naturally - they were breech, but were only 1lb and 1 & 6oz (respectively) but then because of all the emotions, I asked for an epidural in case I ended up delivering our boy that day. I'm glad I did because Gabe was stillborn and not sure I could've endured the physical pain knowing he had already passed.
Sorry that was so long!
Fast forward to this pregnancy - one baby, so far we're doing good! I REALLY want a natural birth but I'm starting to scare myself because the last time I was in labor, it wasn't a good experience/outcome. I've been looking into hypnobirthing and really think it's the way to go.
My question - how important is it that DH is at the classes? He travels some for work and he's already scheduled to be out of town week 2 (of the 5 weeks).
TIA, ladies! Any advise/support you can offer would be appreciated!
A little background - I've always wanted a natural birth since I was young. Last December/January DH and I got pregnant with spontaneous triplets. Was told a C Section was our only route, and we figured we more than likely wouldn't have more kids after the trips. In May, we ran into major complications and I went into labor at 23 weeks. I delivered our girls naturally - they were breech, but were only 1lb and 1 & 6oz (respectively) but then because of all the emotions, I asked for an epidural in case I ended up delivering our boy that day. I'm glad I did because Gabe was stillborn and not sure I could've endured the physical pain knowing he had already passed.
Sorry that was so long!
Fast forward to this pregnancy - one baby, so far we're doing good! I REALLY want a natural birth but I'm starting to scare myself because the last time I was in labor, it wasn't a good experience/outcome. I've been looking into hypnobirthing and really think it's the way to go.
My question - how important is it that DH is at the classes? He travels some for work and he's already scheduled to be out of town week 2 (of the 5 weeks).
TIA, ladies! Any advise/support you can offer would be appreciated!
~ Leah, Rachel and Gabriel were born on May 27, 2013 (23 weeks) ~
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Re: DH/SO at Hynpobirthing Classes?
I used Hypnobirthing, and DH needed to be out of town for one class. Our instructor asked us to come to her other session (which ran concurrently) that week, because the week he was out of town was the week where the birth partner learned hands on techniques to help in labor. Other couples in our class would bring in a doula or other support person if their spouse had to miss a week.
I'd say ask the instructor if there's make up session, and what (s)he recommends if your H can't make a class. Good luck!
ETA: I just saw you said week 2. That was the week my DH missed. If your class goes the same way mine did, it's the hands on class, and my instructor called it the most important one for the birth partner. I'd ask the instructor for guidance before sending in a deposit on the class.
OP I'm sorry for your loss. In regards to your question...My hubby got a lot out of the class but your H can either make up the class or you can share with him what he missed. GL!!!