Lamaze class?

Question

Does Lamaze class really prepared you for labor and delivery?

Answer

I enjoyed my Lamaze class but I ended up getting an epidural. If you're thinking of going all natural, there was a lot of good information imparted during the class for myself and my husband (or any partner, mom, friend, etc.) I'm glad I went regardless of the fact I only used certain techniques from it.

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Not sure about labor and delivery with twins, but I'm glad I went for my first one :). It helped me know better what to expect and gave breathing and relaxation tips for me and ideas for my husband in how to help. I do wish I had gotten more information about things that could go wrong though. Lamaze will definitely push for all natural, which is fine, but for me my labor didn't progress at all until I used an epidural, which is the opposite of what they will tell you about epidurals. I was at 2cm at 36 weeks, and still 2cm when I went into labor at 38 weeks and still after 24 hours of labor plus 10 hours of hard labor. I don't regret the class, just wish I had expected the unexpected when it came to the birth experience so that I didn't feel so frustrated at myself for using the epidural in the moments I decided to do it. It really was the right choice in the end, because within minutes my water broke and I was quickly at 6cm!

Lamaze class?

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