birthing classes???

so ill be 31 weeks tomorrow and i havent signed up for birthing classes yet. im not too excited about doing it either. im having a scheduled c-section. i just wanted some opinions on how imformative/how much ill be missing out if i dont take them. thanks!

Well, most of the birthing class is about vaginal delivery, but it is informative... in the class I took they showed people how to swaddle the baby, and other essential things after the baby is born that we [the class] need to know

Quoting army wife 1-87:“ so ill be 31 weeks tomorrow and i havent signed up for birthing classes yet. im not too excited about ... [snip!] ... a scheduled c-section. i just wanted some opinions on how imformative/how much ill be missing out if i dont take them. thanks!”

Well, if you are having a scheduled c-section, you're not really "birthing" your baby and the education you'd get in your "birthing" classes will just be information in case you start having contractions before the c-section. Why do you have to have one?

I would suggest taking a breast-feeding class...if for nothing else...the connection with other moms will do you well.

I didn't take the classes, but i didn't need a class to show me how to give birth, it came natural, Plus when your in that much pain my breathing exercises i did learn from my mom went out the window.

I loved taking classes,it was fun and a good way to bond with the hubby.=]

Quoting Excited for #2!!:“ Well, if you are having a scheduled c-section, you're not really "birthing" your baby and the education ... [snip!] ... one? I would suggest taking a breast-feeding class...if for nothing else...the connection with other moms will do you well.”

im choosing to do a c-section. and im not breast feeding either. bad mother i know

Quoting army wife 1-87:“ im choosing to do a c-section. and im not breast feeding either. bad mother i know”

Your not a bad mother, I am seriously considering not breastfeeding this time, although I am getting NO support, Because I had such a horrible painful experience with my son, I tried for a month and it just did not work out. I just would hate to put myself through that again, But its OUR decision we are still good mommies whatever we choose!! good luck!

Quoting Tre'sMomma=):“ Your not a bad mother, I am seriously considering not breastfeeding this time, although I am getting ... [snip!] ... would hate to put myself through that again, But its OUR decision we are still good mommies whatever we choose!! good luck!”

thank you! finally someone who hasnt lectured me! ive gotten so sick of people telling me what they think is best for MY baby! good luck to you too momma!

anytime momma  

Well, I'm planning on breastfeeding and vaginal birth and haven't taken any classes. I've decided to let nature take it's course. How hard can it be?

Quoting Hanna mommy to be:“ Well, I'm planning on breastfeeding and vaginal birth and haven't taken any classes. I've decided to let nature take it's course. How hard can it be?”

It's more of a cultural thing. I know you could read the books, or even just let nature take it's course...but it was kind of part of the process for me and made me feel more comfortable at my hospital...plus it was fun to see other mommies due around the same time and hear what they were going through...it was like a Live BG!

Quoting Excited for #2!!:“ It's more of a cultural thing. I know you could read the books, or even just let nature take it's course...but ... [snip!] ... it was fun to see other mommies due around the same time and hear what they were going through...it was like a Live BG!”

I agree. I think the experience can be very enlightening. I would have loved to attend a breastfeeding class, but I didn't sign up in time anyways. At least I have 2 SIL's and my MIL who gave natural birth to 5 babies and breastfed them all. Guess she'll just have to be my coach if I need it. Also at the hospital I'm going, they only let you go home on the 3rd day. The nurses teach you how to breastfeed and bathe your baby etc before they release you.

Quoting Hanna mommy to be:“ I agree. I think the experience can be very enlightening. I would have loved to attend a breastfeeding ... [snip!] ... only let you go home on the 3rd day. The nurses teach you how to breastfeed and bathe your baby etc before they release you.”

That's awesome!! And you always have BG!! I wish I had it during my first pregnancy!!  

Quoting Excited for #2!!:“ That's awesome!! And you always have BG!! I wish I had it during my first pregnancy!!  ”

Yea BG is great! I've learnt so much on here. I must really sort out my internet connection at home so I can come onto here for tips and help when I'm on maternity leave.

Quoting Hanna mommy to be:“ Yea BG is great! I've learnt so much on here. I must really sort out my internet connection at home so I can come onto here for tips and help when I'm on maternity leave.”

Yes you must!! It can get a little boring when baby is sleeping always and no adults are around to talk to!