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Updated Feb 12, 2012

Q: Childbirth Classes Things You Didnt Learn in Class but Wished You Did    —South Elgin, IL

"I just wanted to know what kind of topics you wished where covered in your childbirth classes. Things you maybe wishe..."

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1) Remember Gravity is your friend - when you can't walk anymore, rock. 2) Do your best to use visualizations that involve hills and valleys, like, being on a rolle...

One that WAS covered & I thanked God they did was to bring a ROLLING PIN! They help better than anything else for back labor. They're also great if your hubby isn't pa...

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Q: Prenatal Education    —Ontario, CA

"Hello Moms! :) I am a first time mother and it just occurred to me today that in 97 days my little one should be a..."

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check in with corona hosp on main st. They have a wonderfull program there that teaches everyday care for your new baby and breast feeding technique. They are great th...

I would 110% recommend watching a DVD called "The Happiest Baby on the Block" by Dr. Harvey Karp. Lifesaving swaddling lesson, as well as comforting tips that are inv...

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Q: Birthing Classes in the Area?    —West Jordan, UT

"I'd like to take a class focusing on natural childbirth. I don't even know where to start looking however. Hypnobirth..."

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I have not heard of her but i would like to tell you that no matter what, it will be a wonderful exprinance. I went to the hospital wanting to go natural and ended up ...

I don't know of any classes. Have you checked out the hospital where you plan to deliver? If you are birthing at home, I would ask your midwife if she has the numbers ...

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Q: Childbirth Classes on the North Shore, MA    —Salem, MA

"Hi there! Most everyone I know goes to Isis Maternity for their childbirth classes, but I'm wondering what the optio..."

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the hospital you deliver in should have programs... I know Salem Hospital did... just call them and ask.. Beverly Hospital has them too. Beverly had sibling classes to...

I took a Bradley Birth class a few years ago for my first. Unfortunately my instructor moved, but here's a list of others in Mass: http://www.bradleybirth.com/GetTeach...

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Q: Birthing Classes - Need Reco    —Broomfield, CO

"I'm looking for recommendations on where to take a birthing class. I plan to give birth at Rose, and I know they offe..."

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My husband and I took the bootcamp class at north suburban, it was Friday evening and all day saturday. They have the calender posted on the website http://www.babyon...

Hi L.! I would recommend hiring a doula, they usually will either know of a great class to fit your needs, or give you a class themselves! Check out doulamatch.net for...

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Q: Should I Take a Birthing Class?    —Little Falls, NJ

"Hi All! Am due in 5 weeks! And I'm not sure if taking a birthing class is necessary. This will be my 1st time. I ..."

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honestly, probably not so useful. i liked meeting other new moms to be and the social aspect but seriously remebered nothing when inlabor. except to ask for the epidur...

I vote for GO. it doesn't hurt and you might learn something new. At the very least it'll make you feel like you've done your due diligence. Congrats on your pregn...

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Q: Seeking Advice on Low Sitting Baby    —Kansas City, KS

"I am 23 weeks pregnant with a very active little boy. Right now (to me) he is positioned very low which makes it diff..."

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I really hate to tell you this, but... pregnancy is pretty uncomfortable. It's normal to be uncomfortable, and I can tell you it will only get worse. Sorry... I don'...

I agree with the others but there are somethings that you can do to make it easier. I had tourn cartilage in one of my ribs with my first one and I tried everything! S...

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Q: Birthing Classes Worth It?    —Tempe, AZ

"My husband and I are first time parents-to-be and are due in April. We're talking over the option of attending birthi..."

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I just had my baby and my husband and I decided not to take the class because it kind of freaked us out and we knew there would be videos. Read a book like what to exp...

The class my husband and I attended was great. Yes, a lot of it was the same things I read in books or online but it was nice to have an RN there to clarify things and...

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Q: Hypnobirthing Advice    —Providence, RI

"Hey Ladies! I know that there's an answer out there from all of you! I am currently 12 weeks pregnant, and am a pre..."

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You are in luck, the best hypnobirthing instructor anywhere is here in RI. Her name is Allison Spooner. Email her at ____@____.com website is www.hypnobirthingri.com. ...

Hi, I took a Hypnobirthing class with Rita Quinn from Little Compton (____@____.com) to prepare for my son's birth. She didn't mind traveling to Northern RI for the de...

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Q: Birthing Classes in Portland Area    —Lake Oswego, OR

"I am expecting twins in the first week of April. I would like to know if you have any recommendations on child birth ..."

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Go to Zenana Spa and Wellness, on Clinton and 23. It is a spa for mom's and mom to be's. It also has a great resource board upstairs with advertisments for all kinds...

Andaluz Waterbirth Center offers childbirth that is more natural but will go over hospital protocols. They are $65 (I think) for an 8 week course. Here is their phone...

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