Im am going on 29 weeks pregnant. Im getting more and more nervous about the big day. I was wondering should I take some birthing classes to learn how to breath or does it come natural. How many first time moms took birthing classes and how many did not..I would really love for some woman to tell me some stories...Im very interested in delivery and what I should do and what would be better..thanks for your help...
First Time Mommy
2007-07-18 04:30:08 · 9 answers · asked by miss lady 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i didn't take birthing classes but my doctor pushed me to take them i just couldn't afford to take any time off work but i did very well in the delivery room my doctor was very impressed he thought i took the classes. just remember to breath deep breaths and don't scream its an energy waster.
2007-07-18 04:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by monicayvonne1211 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! I am 29 weeks and also debating on whether to go to the classes or not. I am getting really nervous about the big day and am thinking that maybe these classes will help ease my mind a little. At least they can prepare you for what's in store. I may not use a thing I learn but just in case you never know they may be helpful. Good luck
Also a first time mom!!
2007-07-18 05:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony's_mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take birthing classes for the knowledge, but don't expect to be thinking about how you should breathe when the moment comes, I don't want to scare you, but the last thing you think about when that moment arrives is breathing, I took birthing classes with my first (I have 3 now) I was in labor for 42 hours and it ended in a c-section. It was the worsed experience of my life. The pain is indescribable. The birthing classes will teach you about many things though, not just breathing rythms.
2007-07-18 04:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by SuperGurl78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took birthing classes with my first and when I went into labour I forgot everything! My advice would be take them out of interest but nothing will go to plan so expect the unexpected. Both my labours were relatively easy, take each contraction as it comes. Nature will take over, women have had babies for thousands of years with out a class to tell you what to do. You will just do what you need to. Good luck
2007-07-18 04:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by debbie939828 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the class, even if you never use the breathing techniques you will learn so much about the actual birth process, so you will not be so scared going into labor and delivery. I took them with my son, but got the epidural anyway. But it was nice to know what my body was actually doing while I gave birth.
2007-07-18 04:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i think it would benefit you to take birthing classes, weather or not you choose to do the breathing is up to you. But it prepares you for so much more they dont just teach you about breathing. You learn about the medications the procedures just stuff that you are unsure about. I have just one child and I took them actually my hubby went with me and he said it helped him understand what was going to happen! Good Luck and God Bless!
2007-07-18 04:35:21 · answer #6 · answered by kellybellybeans 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will help with your fears but when i happens your body will do what comes natrully anyway
woman were giving birth a long time before there was classes about it and most of them did fine
just try not to listen to any horror stories from other people there just idiots
good luck and enjoy your pregnancy giving birth is noware as bad as people make out
2007-07-18 04:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by kellytreen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took it my first time it is a great way to ease a lot of your concerns. The parenting classes for the father are great too. They are so funny learning to swaddle and diaper a baby.
2007-07-18 04:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went to only one of my birthing classes,personally save your money you ll be fine in the delivery room.if you think you'd feel better take the classes.congrats
2007-07-18 04:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by Ms Thang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋