Birthing Classes
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Birthing Classes?
Asked by A.F. from Eugene
on October 31, 2007
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I'm pregnant with my first child. How many mom's have taken these so called birthing classes and have it help? I'm not wanting to pay $60 for something like this, so...
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- A., you've received some very good information and advice. One mother mentioned WIC. If you're eligible for WIC they will also provide vouchers for nutritious food f...
- A., Ultimately you want to be fully educated on options and basic knowledge. Things don't always go according to plan so understanding that and having the general k...
- We paid for the Birthing class up at OHSU out of pocket. It took a weekend, all day Saturday & Sunday. Both of us were dreading the time, stressed about the money, b...
Childbirth Preparation Dvd's
Asked by C.S. from New York
on May 16, 2008
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Hi,
The childbirth class my hospital offers is charging $300 for the class! I'd like a cheaper alternative and was looking into whether a DVD would be a good replacem...
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- Hudson Valley Hospital has a GREAT class for about $150. It's more important for the hubbies to go (you've done lots of reading and are educating yourself - the husba...
- Well, there have been babies coming into this world way before there were classes for them. Honestly, class give you an idea, but once your in labor you go into whate...
- Labor of Love DVD is good. Much cheaper than the hospital classes. The instructor explains everything well and isn't preachy about any one particular philosophy.
Did You Take Birthing Classes?
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on January 22, 2007
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My husband and I are debating taking birthing classes. I have read a lot about the labor, delivery, and birth. I would love to hear from anyone that had a vaginal bir...
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- When I had my babys they were both vaginal deliverys. the birthing classes helped me because I didn't use Pain medications. It showed me other ways to control the pain...
- I took the birthing classes and ended up having an emergency C-Section -- lots of good those classes did me...I was having contractions prior to - but no pushing...you...
- My fiance and I did not take any birthing classes. We just had our 1st baby on Nov. 7, 2006. I had tried to read up on the process and ask lots of questions about la...
Looking for Birthing Classes on the UWS
Asked by J.R. from New York
on July 10, 2009
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Hi,
I have gotten such great advice from all of you the last few times I asked a question! Thanks. Now that we found a great midwife, I need to find a birthing class....
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- Hey there, It has been a while since I had my first baby (24 years to be exact) but when I was pregnant with him I attended the birhting Center on 92nd street between...
- Congrats J., If your looking for a good birthing class contact Roosevelt Hospital. That's where my daughter in-law went and it was an experience that was great for...
- Check out prenatalyogacenter.com. Aside from prenatal yoga, they offer all kinds of classes, including birthing classes, infant CPR, etc. The studio is on 72nd b/w B...
Seeking Advice for Birthing Classes
Asked by S.E. from McAllen
on September 23, 2006
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is it important to enroll in a birthing class?what's he best birthing method?
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy. Definatly birthing classes are worthwhile. It helped alot and it was a great experience for both myself and my husband. I had a m...
- I recommend fully researching the effects of an epidural before deciding to get one. Epidurals can cause problems that can be worse than the pain of childbirth. I go...
- As a childbirth instructor I do believe classes are very important. A good birth experience is the key. If you are educated and have good support then you increase y...
Seeking Birthing Classes
Asked by R.F. from Detroit
on May 6, 2009
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I'm trying to find a place where I can get birthing classes besides Crittenton and St. Joe's Pontiac. The dates they have available my husband has to work. I'm tryin...
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- Our OB offered a one day option and at that time it was offered once a month. They are at Providence Hospital - the OB office is Associates in OBGYN in Providence Par...
- I completly understand why you want to take a birthing class but I was very disapointed in the class I took. They covered EVERYTHING in such a short amount of time th...
- I had a terrific instructor who did Lamaze with my husband and I. She does it out of her home and is very flexible, I bet she would be willing to do a few classes tog...
Birthing Classes near Mountain View
Asked by B.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good place to take birthing classes? Thank you!
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- Blossom Birth is wonderful. If you want to work privately with a midwife, I highly recommend Ronnie Falcao in Mountain View. She is a homebirth midwife who assisted me...
- Hi, we went to birthing classes in Sunnyvale and Mt View through camino medical group. You should check out thier website. They also offer a tour of the hospital if yo...
- El Camino Hospital has a good birthing class and also other baby care classes for parents to be. Congratulations and good luck
Birthing Plan
Asked by R.G. from Tulsa
on January 25, 2008
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I keep hearing to make a birthing plan, but this is my first pregnancy, so I do not know what to expect or even how to begin making a birthing plan. If any of you have...
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- R., Congrats!!! Coming from a nurse...I try to keep from rolling my eyes when someone says they have a birth plan. I always get "I dont want my water broke", or...
- I believe a birthing plan is basically your wishes when u are in labor like if you want pain meds or not, and things like that.
- R. - A birthing plan...I have had five kids and can tell you that this is something you cannot plan. However, you can have your thoughts about what you would like to ...
Hypno Birthing
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on July 8, 2009
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I'm wondering if any of you moms have used or know about a process called "Hypno Birthing" ....
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- Hi C.! I did Hypno Birthing with my son & had an amazing delivery. Let's just say that I wasn't even given an IV until AFTER my son was born! I'd definitely do it a...
- there is a great book called "hypno babies". I di dnot personally do this method when I gave birth but I know several women who have. It is really just a method of foc...
- Hi C., I did hypno birthing and it was great! I would just recommend only allowing people that totally support hypno birthing in with you or get a doula to be ther...
Birthing Methods
Asked by L.K. from Detroit
on February 1, 2009
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There are so many birthing methods (i.e. Bradley, hypno, lamasse, etc) out there, but little "real-life" explanations of how successful using these methods are. What ...
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- I chose to have a completely natural and drug-free childbirth. I didn't use a specific method but I did do a lot to prepare for my son's birth. I read inspirationa...
- Nothing worked for me! Just try to focus on what will NOT make you freak out! haha j/k! Really though-just focus on anything in the room-and that should help a lit...
- I used the...uhm.. well no "technique" per se that I'm aware of - but I did try to maintain a positive, peaceful, meditative state during delivery of each of my six ch...
