Anyone take birth classes with their first? My doctor keeps asking me if I'm going to take the classes at the hospital. I honestly have no desire to take them. Was it beneficial at all or a waste of time?
That's how I felt so I told my Dr I wasn't gonna be taking any birthing classes and plus the nurses walk you through everything as it is so it would be a waste of time. Our bodies know what to do and when you have a nurse telling you what to do and keep reminding you to breath it is easy lol in a sense
Exactly, I agree with you. & That's precisely what it is, repetitive information. You'll do just fine, I assure you! The doctors & nurses will definitely help guide you through your labor & delivery & there is always a lactation consultant & they are extremely caring & helpful!
@wyatts_mommy_0106, that's how I feel. My body was made to do this can't I just wing it? lol I'm normally a very relaxed, laid back person, and I'm really not nervous about it at all. My body will do what it needs to do.
Thanks for your input @mam426 @mommyof3preciousbabies @naomiedgd. I read everything I possibly can, watch documentaries, watch YouTube vidoes, talk to friends and family that have had kids vaginally and c section. I just have no desire to take a whole day and sit in a class that may not give me much new information. My biggest concern is breastfeeding and I know there will be a lactation consultant at the hospital giving me one on one help when the baby is here. idk...
It just wasn't beneficial for me. Those classes don't help when it comes down to really having a baby. This is, however, my opinion. Go with your gut though! If you really want to do them, then go. If you don't care either way, then don't. @39surp
I'm a ftm and I'm definitely going to take them. my mom said it helped her a lot with my older sister and she would recommend them to anyone :) She said they even teach you how to push!