https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:50:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2194587 Sun, 31 May 2015 11:28:26 +0000 sapphire 2194587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took a 5 week class from about 31-36 weeks. I think anytime 3rd trimester is fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2194532 Sun, 31 May 2015 09:53:04 +0000 dc yoga bee 2194532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a 2 day childbirth class at 30 weeks. The hospital told us to complete all our classes by 32 weeks. I ended up in labor and delivery the day after our childbirth class with contractions! In the end, I ended up developing pre-eclampsia at 37-38 weeks, and was induced at 38 weeks. i'd take them earlier than later! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2194525 Sun, 31 May 2015 09:42:06 +0000 youboots 2194525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two months before. I was the same was as you, I thought it would benefit M. But neither of us cared for the instructor and skipped a few classes. Way to get it done in one day! I vote 2 months before. At 1 month you will likely just want to rest on the weekends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2194522 Sun, 31 May 2015 09:36:56 +0000 autumnlove 2194522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>32 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2194521 Sun, 31 May 2015 09:34:11 +0000 Spinny 2194521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my class last week at 31 weeks. It's where it fit in our schedule, I was looking to schedule the class prior to 35 weeks. There were a couple of late June due dates and a couple of August due dates in our class, as well as a couple of July due dates! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2194495 Sun, 31 May 2015 08:46:46 +0000 Anya 2194495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was &lt;1 month prior to my EDD. It was my only choice due to a previous class cancellation but it worked out great, I felt like I got more out of it than if I had been further from the birth. If I were to do it again I'd schedule for ~1 month prior to EDD. I started reading the birth partner and a few other resources much earlier in my pregnancy too, so the class wasn't my first and only prep. I feel similar to you in that I think my husband got the most value out of the class, so the timing worked out for his sake too because it was less abstract and more, we are having a baby SOON and these are the things that will/might happen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2194493 Sun, 31 May 2015 08:38:11 +0000 krispi 2194493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just took ours yesterday, at 28w 6d. There were several ladies in the class who were also due in August, and only a couple due sooner. I thought I was ahead of the curve, but it seemed to be a similar timeframe for most of the class. That could be because the hospital wasn't offering a Saturday class in July. We found the class to be pretty helpful. I think there was more new information for my husband than for me, but it was good to get some hands-on practice with the techniques and hear how things are done at our hospital. We haven't done our tour yet though; that won't be for almost another month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2193134 Fri, 29 May 2015 08:41:32 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2193134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are taking ours on June 6, and I'm due July 21. A one day class was our only option, since we needed it to be in English. I kinda feel like I'm being cheated a little bit, but oh well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192912 Thu, 28 May 2015 22:48:05 +0000 Greentea 2192912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took Bradley which is 3 months. The way the schedule worked I took it when I was not even 20 weeks! Very glad I took it early. Felt confident and prepared and the class helped me focus on nutrition throughout my pregnancy. It also taught me to take charge of my healthcare so I was much more empowered and engaged. To be honest, it tamed my stress too because I learned a lot... I knew very little going in! I took all my classes early- breastfeeding, caring for newborn, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192890 Thu, 28 May 2015 22:29:29 +0000 PurplePeony 2192890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did Hypnobirthing so it was a 3-hour class weekly for 5 or 6 weeks. I think we went from like 28-33 weeks? I honestly can't remember the actual dates! Somewhere around there, anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192883 Thu, 28 May 2015 22:23:42 +0000 SweetiePie 2192883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was supposed to take mine 3 weeks before my due date, and then I found out I was being induced 3 weeks early. So I called and they made an exception and squeezed me in the Thursday before my Sunday induction! :shocked: It wasn't ideal but at least it was all fresh in my mind. And the instructor (and fellow classmates) was sensitive to the fact that I was in the red zone so she actually gave me a lot of attention and advice specific to induction.<br /> Ideally I would have done a month out. I like for it to be fresh in my memory. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192874 Thu, 28 May 2015 22:12:30 +0000 Mrs. J 2192874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did Bradley for 8 weeks (ours was 8 instead of 12). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192857 Thu, 28 May 2015 21:45:15 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2192857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine's a little less than 2 months before... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192607 Thu, 28 May 2015 19:06:19 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2192607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is 2 months before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192538 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:32:35 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2192538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours was a little over 2 months before my due date too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192514 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:18:41 +0000 MrsADS 2192514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You all make good points. I think doing it two months before the due date is probably a good idea then!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192508 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:15:39 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2192508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did it 3 months out based on our schedules and I wanted to be sure we had plenty of time before my due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192503 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:13:28 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2192503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm taking mine two months before my due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192501 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:12:09 +0000 Eko 2192501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did mine almost 3 months before my due date. I'm glad I did it earlier than later. Doing a day class a month before labor sounds not fun given everything you are trying to do to prepare for the baby. Plus I had issues with the health insurance company reimbursing me for the class and am happy I had enough time to get it squared away before the baby came. I found the most helpful parts were hospital specific information and policies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192495 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:09:33 +0000 buttermilk 2192495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm taking a Hypnobabies 6-wk course that starts this wknd when I'll be 30 Wks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-take-your-childbirth-class#post-2192490 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:08:00 +0000 MrsADS 2192490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, husband and I are going to sign up for a one-day childbirth class recommended for my OB. I have done so much reading, I don't know if I will learn anything more, but I think it will be VERY helpful for my husband. </p> <p>Anyway, the options are either 2 months prior to the due date or 1 month prior to the due date. When did you take your class? I am thinking maybe 1 month prior would be better because it would be fresh in our minds, but I have been kind of threatening preterm labor and I don't know if I will go to my due date! </p> <p>Thanks all :happy: </p>