https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 12:40:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-400236 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:36:11 +0000 dagret 400236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took ours when we were 27 weeks and I thought we'd be the only super-early ones, but there were lots of people due around our due date and even later. </p> <p>the holidays screw everything up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-400212 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:31:15 +0000 Pink Champagne 400212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I picked three weeks, but in all honesty, I would schedule it sooner, like no later than a month before your DD. I gave birth 3.5 weeks early, so I'm glad we were done with our class series well before that (we had our last class about 7 weeks before my DD). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-400030 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:43:32 +0000 Bluebonnet 400030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would take it at least a month before your due date. The last month is really physically exhausting and I can't imagine being in a class for two straight days while super pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399948 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:18:05 +0000 ladyfingers 399948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're doing a one-day crash course (also due to DH's schedule) this weekend, which will be 11 weeks before the EDD. I don't think it's really anything you can forget... at least, I'm pretty sure I'll remember the gory details of everything they tell us! I prefer to be prepared, so 2 weeks before would absolutely freak me out. So given your choices, I voted for 3 weeks before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399923 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:13:41 +0000 pl0508 399923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took ours in Oct and baby isn't due until Jan! My husband's schedule is so crazy, that was the best time for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399906 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:09:47 +0000 heffalump 399906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do think it's good to go to the class though. Usually you'll start laboring at home first and it'll help to learn some techniques to ease the pain. Also I liked being educated on all of my options, even though I knew I wanted an epi it made me feel better about it. But I was then also informed on natural childbirth in case my epi failed me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399902 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:09:10 +0000 chopsuey 399902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Yep! We figured people have been parenting since forever and as long as we knew how to change diapers and bathe the baby we were good. :)<br /> I nursed, but didn't take a class either. Our hospital had lactation consultants who came by to talk to and help new mothers so figured that would be enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399891 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:07:08 +0000 heffalump 399891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do it earlier rather than later, I wouldn't worry about forgetting things. The further along you are, the more uncomfy you are. And if your hospital is anything like ours, the chairs are sooooo uncomfy. You have to sit there for hours in those uncomfy chairs and its' no fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399857 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:00:49 +0000 Weagle 399857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: No classes at all. Everything was fine! You're not alone during l&amp;d. There are people (nurses) everywhere encouraging you and coaching you. If they're not being encouraging request another one! Besides, taking a class doesn't determine what kind of l&amp;d you will have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399850 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:59:44 +0000 Arden 399850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Yes, I'm doing the home study program. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hypnobabies-Study-Course-Expectant-Mothers/dp/B001I8E5TK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&#038;colid=9FM2I18V8MZD&#038;coliid=I1Y4WCF3IGX3OT" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Hypnobabies-Study-Course-Expectant-Mothers/dp/B001I8E5TK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&#038;colid=9FM2I18V8MZD&#038;coliid=I1Y4WCF3IGX3OT</a></p> <p>More info here - <a href="https://www.hypnobabies.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hypnobabies.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399840 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:57:19 +0000 shopaholic 399840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Can you do that class solo? DH doesn't have time for weekly classes with his work schedule. </p> <p>@chopsuey119: LOL! He was not OK w/that after NYE class, so it looks the V-day weekend it will have to be. Maybe we can squeeze in "romantical time" after the Sat. class, but we might not want to after what we'll learn! lol! </p> <p>@chopsuey119: &amp; @c.sassy: No classes though, really? And it was all OK for you both? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399834 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:55:54 +0000 Arden 399834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @c.sassy. That's true, if you have a doula you may not need the classes. The doula can walk you through before and during, so you won't forget anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399827 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:53:56 +0000 Weagle 399827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: We didn't take a class, so take this with a grain of salt. All of our friends told us that the classes are more for the dads. Moms are going to forget things during labor anyway. I forgot everything that I had read! Our doula was well worth the $.</p> <p>ETA: I was pretty freaked out by what would happen "down there." I LOVED every second of labor and delivery. It was fantastic! Just remember, billions of women have had babies, survived, and continued to be just fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399825 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:53:06 +0000 chopsuey 399825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't take any classes!<br /> I wouldn't do it during valentine's day weekend. You should have a romantical time with your DH! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399822 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:52:28 +0000 Arden 399822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Maybe you should try Hypnobabies! It's fantastic for getting rid of the fear surrounding childbirth. I chose it because I've seen so many births, and the women that used this program had easier, calmer, and less painful births. They were calm and in control, and that made the entire thing go more smoothly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399821 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:51:49 +0000 oliviaoblivia 399821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are doing our 6 weeks before EDD. I probably would have pushed it back a bit, but we are bumping up against the holidays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399810 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:49:35 +0000 shopaholic 399810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Ah! Yes, I'm actually a big scaredy-cat when it comes to what's going to actually happen "down there"... :( gonna cry everytime I think about it! lol.</p> <p>But now you guys have me wondering if I should take it sooner. Only other weekend we have is right after New Year's... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399791 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:47:31 +0000 Arden 399791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Well mine is Hypnobabies, so I keep practicing at home all the way up to the EDD.<br /> Plus, I'm a doula, so I'm taking this more for the hypno training than the actual childbirth education - I already know what to expect with birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399779 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:45:21 +0000 shopaholic 399779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Ah! I think I would forget things by March! :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399775 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:42:56 +0000 MaisyMay 399775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did ours about 10 weeks before our DD. The couple next to us was about 2 weeks from their DD and she looked so uncomfortable when we did stuff on the floor. We also did the 2 day version. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399770 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:41:19 +0000 Arden 399770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm starting mine in December, due date is in March. So, 12 weeks before EDD? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/child-birthing-class-scheduling#post-399761 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:39:22 +0000 shopaholic 399761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Due to DHs crazy schedule, we are going to do a 2-Day weekend super jam child birthing class. We were thinking of doing it 2 weeks before our DD but then I am worried if that is cutting it too close? What if baby comes earlier? </p> <p>Our only other weekend before that would be 3 weeks prior to DD, but DH mentioned it would be the weekend we could celebrate Valentine's Day. lol. serious issues huh? I also don't want to take it too soon because I'm worried I'd forget everything! Which weekend would you do? </p>