What is the most valuable thing you learned in prenatal classes?

Question

Just curious. Also for all the new moms, what do you wish you knew before going into labour? My husband and I just finished our classes and I think what I took away most was that you don’t have to memorize breathing techniques and feeding schedules and everything is intuitive.

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The two most valuable pieces of advice that I can give is to sleep whenever possible! Don’t take that lightly at all! The first two days after giving birth you’re running on a huge adrenaline high and you feel like you don’t need to rest as much as you do, but take it easy! Once day three to five hit you will feel like you got hit by a train and that’s also when your milk comes in so you will be very hormonal! Also, spend a ton of time researching breastfeeding! I spent way too much time researching all of the parts of labor but that’s over so quickly and then you’re left with a hungry baby. Breastfeeding is really hard in the beginning but keep going! It will get easier after the first few weeks, don’t give up!

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I learned that my fiancé has a long way to go to be as supportive as I’d like him to be during labor!!

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I think the most valuable part for me was just getting my husband the information. I'm a nurse, have been in on deliveries, helped teach the class, etc. but he was pretty clueless. He really liked doing the hands on exercises for helping with contractions, and getting the heads up about the labor stages and stuff.

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I learned that you need to prepare to be unprepared.  Anything can happen, so make sure that you’re flexible with your plans and expectations.

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Dad changes all diapers in the first two weeks. 🙌🏼 Mom’s only job is to breastfeed and rest.

What is the most valuable thing you learned in prenatal classes?

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