Birthing Class?

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Sooooo I waited until the last minute thinking it wouldn’t be an issue & it turns out I’m running out of options. The place I wanted to go for a natural childbirth class is all booked until 12/08 and I’m due 12/17 so I feel like that’s cutting it way too close plus if he comes early it would be a waste of money. Butttttt the others are the same price and the class is over twice as long (literally an entire Saturday from 9a-5p). So my question is, is it really necessary to go to a birthing class? I always planned on it but now I’m not too worried about it but I feel like my midwife is pressuring me to do it since she asks if I’ve registered for one EVERY TIME I have an appointment.

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I didn’t ever go to one - there is literally nothing that can prepare you for labor other than labor itself. Just read this book or one like it to help you fully understand the logistics and get you in the correct mindset:

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I did my this weekend and found it super valuable. There was a lot of great info for my partner and how he can support me. I appreciated learning about the labor process, all the pain options, what it will be like once I am at the hospital, etc. It just made me feel more comfortable knowing as much as I can beforehand so I have a lot less thing to think/wonder about when I’m in the moment and not thinking clearly. Plus, it’s really helping me to put a birth plan together. I hope you find a class you can attend.

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Me and my husband have been going and we found it to be very educational. We learned many different coping techniques and what you CAN be prepared for... But if all else fails just self educate. You'll do great either way 😊

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I think it's valuable to do one esp with your SO because it helps get you on the same page and you both get all the info at the same time. My midwife "pressured" me you could say but it was because the hospital I deliver at holds classes and they want you to have a class by so many weeks. I would at least do a hospital tour so you learn about your specific hospital and know where to go when you're in labor. I don't think a childbirth class is necessary but it is helpful if you can take one.

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I took one with my first. The only informative part for us was telling us to visualize the cervix opening or.blossoming like a flower (this helped keep me calm, and relaxed,  almost meditative), and to try moaning instead of yelling, grunting or the hehe hoohoo breathing.
  Mostly it's focusing on keeping your body relaxed, letting it take over and tell you what you need.

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I have never been and i have 3 kuds and this is my 4th. dont rrally think its worth it

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With our first I chose not to take any classes. When my doctor asked if I was signed up or needed help signing up I told her I didn’t think I wanted to because I wasn’t nervous about labor at all and I felt like going to a class would stress me out. I knew that if the pain got to be too much I was going to accept an epidural. And that I was pretty much going to go with the flow of things except I was very much against using forceps and the hospital I delivered at felt the same way. So once I knew that I decided it was in my best interest to not take any. Once you’re in labor the nurses try and help coach you through it all as well.

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There are several online courses you could try!

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FTM here and scheduled our class for Nov 10th. We are due Dec 28th and it is an all day class on a Saturday. I feel like it’s not necessarily a must for me, but beings that it is our first, I wanted to experience the birthing class and see if any part of it will help me in labor. I am worried though about it grossing my hubby out 🤣🤣🤣 he gets kinda queasy with medical things so this whole process has been fun navigating. I LOVE medical things, so when I read something new to expect and tell him I usually get him saying “nah nah nah. It’s all good. You just let me know when the baby gets here” 😂😂 he will do awesome in labor as long as he doesn’t pass out. Lmao. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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We went to one, all day on a Saturday. It was helpful but we knew most things being taught. If you are going to try natural, I would definitely recommend because they talk about different positions to labor in and have you practice them. You’ll be thankful you have some sort of reference I assume

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