Birthing class?

Question

I have to be honest, when I think birthing class, I think of those stupid movies where the women are on the floor making god awful noises and pretending to be in agonizing pain. So, let’s clear the air, what are birthing classes really like? Is it just to prepare me for what will come? Teaching me birthing positions? Birth yoga? I’d rather hear from someone who’s actually attended them than google telling me some generic description. Thank you, ladies in advance! What are some classes you found helpful as a first time mom vs. those you found to be a complete waste of time?

Answer

There's a million different varieties of birthing classes. 
The one my hospital had was mostly information in what to expect in terms of, when to call labor & delivery, what to look out for, what not to do, what kind of  pain relief they offered, SOs role in the madness, what happens after baby is born, visitors, what to do when you come home, who to contact if this it that happens. You get the point. There was no sitting in a circle breathing like horses or yoga.
I found it ok, my SO found it really informative (and he us the one that needs to keep his cool when things happen).

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I take a birthing class online that has written assignments (to help retrain your brain not to be afraid). So far it’s mostly changing the way you think. It’s a take on hypnobirthing but my coach has had 5 kids unmedicated and the last two were pain free. She doesn’t force the unmedicated part on you but encourages you to make your best birth scenario a reality. Fb birth like a boss with Brittney and you’ll be able to see her info

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I did the Bradley Method and did not find it helpful for my first birth. Wish I would have just put the money towards a doula instead.

Birthing class?

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