https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:26:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27895 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:20:55 +0000 lemondrop 27895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27858 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:58:22 +0000 tequiero21 27858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27855 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:55:48 +0000 heffalump 27855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>Childbirth really covered mostly natural childbirth (useful positions, etc) and epidurals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27850 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:51:30 +0000 mamabolt 27850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27839 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:40:52 +0000 chopsuey 27839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27824 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:28:06 +0000 Andrea 27824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27820 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:24:20 +0000 prettylizy 27820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/childbirth-classes#post-27806 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:10:58 +0000 tequiero21 27806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>do you think it's necessary if you're going with c-section? </p>