I called today to schedule a childbirth class for my husband and I at the hospital where we will deliver. Unfortunately the classes are booked until mid August and I am due at the end of July. This is our first child and I am just really disappointed that now I will have to go into this whole experience "less than prepared." I attended a similar class as a partner with my sister about 2 years ago when she had my nephew but I really felt like I needed to take the course as the expectant mother. I am especially upset that my husband won't get the information, as he has never been involved in a birth before. We are atleast scheduled for a breastfeeding class in July and a hospital tour in June.
Just wondering if anyone had any experiences with books or DVDs that I could get to help my husband prepare a little better for this whole event?
Thanks!
2007-05-07 06:30:20 · 12 answers · asked by Abbott*Lee's*Mommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well, I just got off the phone with the other hospitals in the area and none of them have any openings until the last weekend in July. I'm due July 31st, so I think I'm just going to have to try and resort to DVDs or books for him, like I said, I've been through the class before so it's more for his benefit...
So we're back to needing suggestions for DVDs or Books...
2007-05-07 06:46:33 · update #1
You don't have to take the class at the hospital where you are going to deliver. Find someplace else to take it. Besides, for thousands of years women didn't need classes to have a baby. I went to one years ago before my daughter was born and all they stressed was try to have the baby without pain relievers, meaning they taught breathing and relaxing techniques, and the importance of breast feeding. Well, I had all the pain relievers I was allowed to take and I didn't breast feed (yuck!). So, it's up to you. Even if you don't take a class, many women don't, you'll still know what to do because the nurses will drill it into your skull!
2007-05-07 06:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by Princess of the Realm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 11:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by axelrod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think that childbirth classes were not necessary because if your at a good hospital you will have plenty of nurses and doctors to help you but there are videos on the internet you can get or some hospitals will have videos to rent through their breastfeeding department but heres a link for some info on childbirth
2007-05-07 06:38:41 · answer #3 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a different hospital for the class. You don't have to deliver there, but you do need to be prepared for delivery. Most hospitals will let you take the class without making you sign anything saying you will deliver there--that simply wouldn't make sense!
Good luck!
2007-05-07 06:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by Esma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had 5 kids, including a set of twins. I took a childbirth class with my oldest, and as soon as I went into labor, it all went out the window. If you don't have one already, get the book What to Expect When You're Expecting. It will let you know what to expect. When you do go into labor, just listen to the nurses. They will do a wonderful job "coaching" you and letting you know what is going on. Congratulations and good luck.
2007-05-07 07:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I had the same problem. I called other hospitals in our area and we were able to sign up for a child birth class at a different hospital. Good Luck!!
2007-05-07 06:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are there other hospitals that have the class? Or perhaps a local Y? Check with ob/gyn to see if he/she has any suggestions. Even a community center might.
2007-05-07 06:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't know of any, but I would suggest posting this question on a message board frequented by women on bedrest. (I just searched online and found the following:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pppgbedrest
http://talk.sheknows.com/forumdisplay.php?f=146
http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=bcus3369 )
I have heard that there are several different correspondence courses that women on bedrest can use. They would probably have the best suggestions as they will have actually used such courses.
2007-05-07 06:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by kittyrat234b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact other hospitals in your area. next time book it earlier in the pregnancy. like someone else said you dont have to deliver at that hospital just take the course they offer
2007-05-07 06:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry about it! A woman knows how to push when it comes time...and the doctor and nurses will help you. I wouldnt stress it!
2007-05-07 06:57:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋