Lamaze question.. please help

Is it really necessary to take the course?

Any info would help.

TIA

Re: Lamaze question.. please help

Honestly I took it the first time around even though I knew I was having a c-section and I was pretty happy that I did. I probably should have taken an infant care class too because I was petrified when I brought my daughter home.

I took my class at CFA with Mary and I thought it was worth it.

Re: Lamaze question.. please help

totally, totally think it is worth it! Where did you plan on taking it? We took ours at the hospital - so we also got the tour and what to expect from that standpoint.

I ended up being induced and getting my epi at 3cm, but I still used some of the breathing techniques.

Personally, I would do it.

Re: Lamaze question.. please help

I didn't take it and I was fine. I always planned on getting an epi though and really, they will talk you through it.

If you have the time, then take it. But DH and I couldn't find a time to take it together with our work schedules, so we skipped it.

Oh, and there are DVDs, I meant to get those too,and didn't