Question for those who have attended childbirth classes

[epcotprincess]

I hated my birthing class. The nurse asked us in the beginning to raise our hands if we planned to have a med-free birth, and I raised my hand. I was one of only 2 women to raise a hand. The nurse actually laughed at us and then said, "Ok, I hope that works out for you (scoff)." Then she proceeded to talk about epidurals and drugs for the entire session. No info on what I was hoping for at all. In any case, I did have the med-free birth I planned and hoped for.

I think the best thing to do is seriously consider the type of birth you want. Medicated, med-free, water, home, hospital, etc. Then do research on the best birthing class or book for you and go that route. That way, you will get the most relevant information for your situation and plan. I respect all birth plans, but mine was focused on going med-free so I got a lot of books on that type of birthing and just picked the best methods for me.

The thing I remember from our childbirth class (it has been quite a few years) is as follows:

We were doing the relaxation techniques...the lights were turned off...there was nice, relaxing music playing...all the guys are massaging the wives...

when one of the other dads says "wait a minute!!!....this is what led to us being in this class!"

cracked us all up...

HAH! If you weren't in Florida I would think that was my husband-- he said the same thing and everyone died!

 

[disneychrista]

I'll be the odd one out here and say that while labour hurt, it didn't hurt THAT bad. And I didn't get any kind of drugs at all, not even Tylenol.

I am right there with you. With my oldest, I think I had menstral cramps worse than the contractions.

With my youngest, they induced with pitocin and I could deffently feel the contractions but not enough to need anything for them. Once the contractions got going they went full force and the nurse almost delivered her because she didn't want to wait for the doctor.