Labor Classes: Toddler
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To Lamaze or Not to Lamaze, That Is My Question. :)
Asked by K.J. from Kansas City
on March 21, 2008
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I had planned on going to a birthing class, i.e. lamaze class, althoug a few of my friends with kids say to save our time and money. I am not a big proponent of Lamaz...
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- i cannot IMAGINE getting ready for childbirth without taking a childbirth class. A parenting class is very different from a childbirth class. On top of a "childbirth...
- Educate yourself somehow. As a doula, I work with women in childbirth and the ones that have educated themselves seem to do better than those who don't. I believe it i...
- Lamaze breathing can actually make you tire out faster, and it can make you hyperventilate. Slow deep breaths are the best way to relax, and they deliver more oxygen t...
Advice About Lamaze
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on March 23, 2009
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I have asked all of my friends who have children (including my sister) and none of they took lamaze classes, but felt they had no problems with delivery because they a...
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- Yes just do it! They teach your spouse how to help you, massage you and comfort you, and help both of you understand everything. It sounds so simple but it is worth it...
- I did Lamaze classes with my 3 older children, and I 100% tell everyone to take the classes. You might not need the epidural if you follow the breathing techniques. I ...
- Hi K. ~ I've heard a lot of different feelings about lamaze. Personally, I thought it was a great class!! I learned so much even my husband found it interesting. I di...
Has Anyone Been to the Bradley Method Class?
Asked by L.S. from Indianapolis
on June 13, 2008
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I am pregnant with my first child and heard a little about the Bradley Method of birthing from a friend but would love to hear personal experiences. If you have been ...
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- if you can take with kim wright, she is my dulas. i had an amazing birth experience totally natural with the help of the bradley way, kim and my amazing husband. i rec...
- Bradley, LaMaze-same thing.
- Hi L., Congratulations!! We looked into Bradley classes when we were pregnant-but all the teachers were having babies and we couldn't find a class! Several friends ...
Birthing Options--lamanze, Bradley, Etc.
Asked by K.P. from Denver
on October 10, 2006
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I definately want to have my baby at a hospital under the care of an OB. I've got a labor doula who will be present at the birth, as will my husband.
I want to t...
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- Hello K., I am sorry to say but the Lamaze or the bradley is over rated. I have two health wonderful children that both weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces. I didn't go throug...
- Many moms find that hospital based classes that teach "prepared" childbirth are simply "preparing" you to do exactly what the hospital wants - huff and puff and roll o...
- Ideally giving birth naturally is what we all hope for. The reality of childbirth can be a different story and every body is different. I personally had an anesthesiol...
Group Lamaze Classes in the Chicago, IL Area
Asked by J.D. from Chicago
on September 30, 2008
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Hello,
I am currently 6 1/2 months pregnant and I am really interested into natural birth (no epidural)!! People think I am crazy, but it is something I really wan...
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- Good for you for wanting a natural birth experience! You're not crazy; you want what's best for both you and your baby. In the city, Be By Baby is hosting an 8-week ...
- I really do NOT recommend Lamaze. It is counter-intuitive and can be stressful to control your breathing like that, it is better to relax and keep breathing as deeply ...
- I don't know where you live but I took a great class at West Suburban in Oak Park called Prepared Childbirth or something like that. They are a Resurrection Healthcar...
Recommendations for the Bradley Method?
Asked by A.H. from San Francisco
on June 10, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I'm pregnant with #2 right now, in about my 15th week. I had a pretty good birth for my first daughter-- no meds, doula assisted, healthy baby with most of ...
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- Hi A., Congratulations on pregnancy #2 and your growing family. Congratulations too on a healthy 1st pregnancy, labor and birth. Laboring at home is key to unneces...
- i had both of my babies at home, and let me tell you they were the most amazing, empowering, exstatic moments of our lives. If you are low risk and had a good birth la...
- Hi A., I totally recommend it! I think it was the best thing I ever did. I wanted a home labor, but that was impossible because I'm diabetic. I had to give birth in...
Bradley Class the 2Nd Time Around?
Asked by J.D. from Chicago
on December 1, 2009
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Are there any moms out there that can give me advice on taking a full Bradley course for my 2nd child? For my first we took an 8 week childbirth class but I feel like...
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- Hi J., We did Bradley the first time around, and I was so thankful we did. I felt like we learned a lot about the different choices we had, and what the possibilitie...
- Hi J.. I had a drug free birth at Prentice, which is practically unheard of! We did not take any classes because of scheduling conflicts. I read the dr. Sears Birth...
- I haven't taken a Bradley class, but did have an unmedicated, intervention-free hospital birth with my second child (first was a scheduled c-section for breech present...
Anyone Know of a Doula Who Teaches Bradley Birthing Technique?
Asked by A.D. from Philadelphia
on March 19, 2008
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Hi, all. I *just* transferred from the clinic at HUP to a Natural Birthing Suite in CC last week. As a result I'm behind the 8-ball in regards to Birthing Classes. ...
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- Hi A.: I gave birth 19 months ago, using a doula, and after taking Bradley classes. The woman who gave the classes was wonderful, and is also a birth doula. Her name...
- I also took Bradley Birth Classes, and loved them. My son was born naturally, and it was a wonderful experience! My Instructor isn't teaching in this area any more, bu...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I would be available as a Doula for your birth and/or private Birth classes if you would like to email me. I taught Bradley c...
Midwife & Bradley Method Questions
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on June 2, 2008
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Hi! I'm pregnant with my second child. For my first pregnancy I had my daughter in a hospital with an OBGYN. This time I'd like to have a midwife in a hospital or b...
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- I had a natural water birth at home. It was wonderful. I wouldn't recommend using a midwife based out of a hospital... you will still have the hospital experience i...
- E. - There is a group of midwives, four to be exact, that practice at Harris Methodist Fort Worth; UNT midwives (Tania Lopez, Kathleen Donaldson, Candis Pannell, & Joy...
- I'd highly suggest checking out www.cleburnebirthingcenter.com Venessa Giron is the midwife that works there and she's one of the closest birthing centers to south...
22 Month Old and Homebirth
Asked by L.L. from Seattle
on July 21, 2010
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We had a homebirth with my daughter and plan on having another homebirth with our baby we are currently expecting. At the time of delivery my daughter will be 22 mont...
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- Hi L., Witnessing a home birth can be a beautiful experience for siblings! It's the perfect opportunity to show them how normal and beautiful birth is. Most chil...
- My vote would be no. Little bit too scary. Jeez, some husbands can't even handle it! :)
- My oldest was 25.5 months when my youngest was born at home. She wasn't present for all of my labor (my friend took her to a nearby park and then gave her dinner), but...
