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star444
LIF Infant
Member since 3/15 353 total posts
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Childbirth Class
This is my first child. Do I really need to do this? It is offered through Winthrop (you have to pay) and its two sessions - a childbirth class and then a hospital tour/parenting class. Our schedules aren't matching up as every Sunday in September/October we have something going on... Bottom line: is this necessary?
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Posted 9/3/15 7:10 AM  |
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lbro26
LIF Infant
Member since 8/11 222 total posts
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Re: Childbirth Class
the same thing happened with my husband and i. we could not get the schedules right to go, so we went with this free class they offer answer basic questions, etc..it was very informative..i would just go with free class!
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| Posted 9/3/15 7:26 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: Childbirth Class
IMO no.
When I was in labor the nurse asked if I took a class - I said no. She goes ok I will tell you how to push- and she did - in like 2 seconds.
And I pushed out DD just fine.
I can't imagine a class would have helped with that
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| Posted 9/3/15 8:54 AM |
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NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!
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Re: Childbirth Class
I didn't deliver at Winthrop, but....
Is it necessary? Definitely not. Is it nice to take, particularly if you're nervous about delivery? Yes. I took it for my first, though he was breech and I wound up having a c-section. I did not take it for my second, but was able to remember relaxation techniques from the class which I used for my VBAC.
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| Posted 9/3/15 9:52 AM |
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AliceCullen
LIF Adult
Member since 6/08 1497 total posts
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Re: Childbirth Class
I didn't take it and was fine without it. The nurses will tell you how to push. We did take a childcare class which was helpful. We learned about things like diapering and bathing.
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| Posted 9/3/15 10:11 AM |
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MrsS1231
LIF Toddler
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Childbirth Class
I decided against the childbirth class due to cost. My OB said once I feel pain it will probably all go out the window anyway and the nurses will help.
DH and I took a childcare class instead.
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| Posted 9/3/15 10:43 AM |
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klsnyc805
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/09 578 total posts
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Re: Childbirth Class
Posted by AliceCullen
I didn't take it and was fine without it. The nurses will tell you how to push. We did take a childcare class which was helpful. We learned about things like diapering and bathing.
Same here!
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| Posted 9/3/15 10:56 AM |
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VeeJay
Love baby feet
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Re: Childbirth Class
I didn't take any classes with my first, but I did rent a DVD from the Library Laugh & Learn about childbirth, it was recommended by a friend who is also a doula.
Laugh & Learn DVD
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| Posted 9/3/15 11:01 AM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Childbirth Class
After 2 very different birth experiences, I do not think a class could have prepared me for either.
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| Posted 9/3/15 10:12 PM |
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islandersgirl74
Love Being A Mommy!
Member since 6/06 5804 total posts
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Michelle
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Re: Childbirth Class
I'm in the minority. I did both at Winthrop and was glad I did. I was very nervous having my first and it out me at ease knowing what would take place from the time we got there til the day we left with the baby. It did better prepare me and I was happy I took it.
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| Posted 9/3/15 10:30 PM |
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