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Are Childbirth Classes Necessary?

My husband and I are expecting our first child, a daughter at the end of June. We had been interested in signing up for childbirth classes, but have not been able to find one to fit our schedule or in a location convenient to us. Most of the classes we have seen seem a little pricey, and I am wondering how necessary the classes are. I am reading up on a lot of childbirth topics, like hypno-birthing and lamaze. . . . So, do you think it is absolutely essential that I take one of these classes before giving birth?