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Birthing Classes

dunn1678dunn1678 member
in July 2015 Moms
Hello All, 

First time poster, long time reader! I searched and searched so if someone already posted about this then will someone please bump it so I can read. I don't want to waste more time searching if it isn't there. 

So our doctor gave us a pamphlet about taking birthing classes, we are FTP and want to learn all we can to be as prepared as possible. That being said, when she gave us the information I asked when we should sign up or take the classes and she said whenever we want, very helpful. Through our insurance, Kaiser, it's a 5 session 2 hour classes program. 

My question is, when did you start taking birthing classes and is it really too early to start taking classes? 
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  • k3taekok3taeko member
    I feel like as long as you're actually pregnant, it's never too early to start. I hear classes fill up quickly depending on your location so sign up while you can!

    I have not taken any classes yet but fully plan to when I find out which ones are offered near me.
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  • ThisMakes5ThisMakes5 member
    Normally around 20 weeks you sign up, but you can sign up earlier than that. I took them with my first around 6 months pregnant.
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  • kate5allkate5all member
    When we signed up for classes, we were told to schedule it so we're finishing the classes by week 37, which is considered early term. This helps make sure the info is fresh in your mind. 

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  • lovermyboyslovermyboys member
    I think earlier is better. I like being prepared and know what to expect ahead of time. It is also a good time to be able to talk to other mamas about the process. If your SO is going it is good too because there was a lot my DH was not aware of and it gave him time to understand, research and digest it all. I loved my birthing classes! Have fun and keep an open mind.
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  • Julz81Julz81 member
    I never went to any with our other two kids.  Our hospital does offer a sibling class I think I'm going to take the kids to this time.

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  • sschwegesschwege member
    We did Hypnobirthing with our first and that was 4 weeks.  I think when we started I was about 30w.
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  • mvhovemvhove member
    We signed up for a one time, all day baby/birthing class in early June when I'll be about 33 weeks. I'm also going to do a breastfeeding class around that same time. I thought about taking them earlier but then decided to wait until closer to our due date.
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  • asherkasherk member
    my hospital offers an 8 session birthing course and an all day one. i think we're going to just do the all day one because it's on a saturday, whereas the other one needs 4 tuesdays (when i have a commitment after work) and 4 thursdays (when DH has a commitment for work). they recommend completing the course no later than 3 weeks before the due date, but i am going in may (i'm due at the end of july) because i want to have it taken care of well in advance.
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  • pinktorridorapinktorridora member
    I am looking at taking a Hynobirthing class, a traditional childbirth class, and a breastfeeding class.
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  • efunk21efunk21 member
    I think we took our classes so they wrapped up about 4 weeks before the due date.

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  • amollieoamollieo member
    My doctor recommended not taking the classes any earlier than 24 weeks, but she said anytime after that is fine. I think the more you know about your pregnancy/baby before you take the class and the fresher the information is in your mind for delivery the better!
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  • miranda6275miranda6275 member
    My Dr said I could start looking to schedule classes now, I'm at 19 weeks but the hospital only had a class schedule through March so I'm watching and waiting. She also recommended taking a breast feeding one over a birthing class if time/money was an issue.
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  • daniellelea1985daniellelea1985 member
    Just my two cents...

    I felt that classes didn't help prepare us much, other than the breastfeeding and baby care part(and that was mostly informative for DH). Insurance didn't pay for much of it either. I felt it was a waste... I learned more from reading books and watching YouTube videos!

    Just my experience though, take it for what it's worth!
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