do you think it's necessary if you're going with c-section?
do you think it's necessary if you're going with c-section?
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
I think so, they teach you so much about care, and what to do in those first few weeks/months, how to bath the baby, feeding etc. There is much more than just the actual birth.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
If the class you're looking at only covers the actual birth then probably not. You can look into other classes that cover breastfeeding and basic child care which would be more relevant.
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
I didn't take any classes. If you've never taken care of a baby before it would probably be a good idea. Or, you could always youtube the basics--swaddling, changing, bathing, etc.
nectarine / 2797 posts
It depends what the class covers...if it is solely labor management techniques, then I don't think it's needed with a scheduled c-section. But if it covers the hospital's process and tour of the facility, infant care, and breastfeeding (depending on if you plan to) then it might still be helpful.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
I wouldn't. They had seperate childbirth, newborn, CPR, breastfeeding, etc. classes. I would pick and choose what you think might be most helpful for you.
Childbirth really covered mostly natural childbirth (useful positions, etc) and epidurals.
honeydew / 7968 posts
thanks, ladies. good to know. i'm so clueless. i'm already 22 weeks and i'm just starting to read up on things i need, etc.
bananas / 9118 posts
Our childbirth class gave us the run down on all of the options. We both thought it was very useful, plus it covered what to expect in the hours and days after delivery. Everywhere is going to teach it a little differently though, so I would contact whoever is providing the class to find out what is covered and to what extent.
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