Trying to decide whether or not to take a childbirth class. Just looking for opinions... do you think it is worth it? Waste of money? Etc.... THANKS!!!!
Rainmama
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Re: Did/Will you take a childbirth class?
Hmmmm....I wouldn't say it was a *total* waste of money. But I do feel that a lot of the material this particular class covered I already knew from reading pregnancy books and magazines. My teacher didn't really go over breathing and natural labor techniques. She mostly discussed which drugs are best and how the actually birthing process works.
Not to mention, that my class was one 8-hour marathon of a class and I was 38 weeks pregnant. I was not to thrilled to sit on the floor for that long -- especially with no food!
But, this was just my experience and I have friends who had much better classes!! I would do a little research and find out what is available in your area. If I could find a better one, I plan on taking a different class for #2 (that is IF there is a #2)
Good luck!!!!
Elizabeth
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I took when when preggo the first time and I wouldnt say it was a waste of money either. I cant say it was a huge help with the L&D but it did prepare me for what to expect with just being in the hospital. And I was able to get some questions answered. I never used any breathing techniques they recommended, I found my own style and rhythym to it.
