How soon do you start signing up for lamaze classes?
BySince my husband is in the military and gone quite a bit, we don’t have anyone really around here who could be a coach during the classes… and maybe even during the actual birth. Is it really unheard of going by yourself to these classes? Is it ridiculous to think that I can go thru the labor portion of pregnancy without anyone there?
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7 Comments
January 31st, 2010 at 1:12 am
No, it is not unheard of to go alone. You’d actually be surprised at how many moms-to-be go to Lamaz classes and meet someone there who is happy to help out. Good luck to ya!
January 31st, 2010 at 1:26 am
About the last trimester of your pregnacy. And its better to go than not go at all. Is there no one in the family support group who could help you?
January 31st, 2010 at 2:03 am
im am 25weeks prgegnant an i am going to be going to these classes soon too, an alone, my boyfriend works, but i have also heard many people talking about how you dont use the breathing tips they give while your haveing the baby, but oh well im going! good luck with your pregnancy!
January 31st, 2010 at 2:54 am
I never went to lamaze classes. When I was pregnant with my son, I had left my husband because he was abusive. I had noone to help me with my pregnancy. I did give birth by myself. I didn’t have a coach, or a husband to be proud of our accomplishment. I had the nurses to aid me, and they done a wonderful job of helping. The only thing I remember is holding my breath. If I’m in pain, I like to hold my breath. I quickly realized breathing ALOT really helps the pain.
It is something Im sure your husband wish he could be there for. But it is possible to go through labor without a coach.
January 31st, 2010 at 3:07 am
They will still teach you without a coach. I would do it about 7 months. Just in case you go early then you think. Your a military wife and because of that you are a strong person. Your be fine. Keep thinking you can get thru this. It is not unheard of to have to do alone. Military wife is the toughest job in the military.
January 31st, 2010 at 4:05 am
I wouldn’t know about when you sign up for Lamaze classes. I have given birth to two children and never took a class. With my son I had an epidural so I didn’t feel any of the pain. With my daughter who is now 3 months old, I had no pain medication. I did it all natural.
If you find that you have to give birth alone, you will be alright. The nurses will hold your hand and be the friend and family you need. They take care of you. I had my husband and mother there but the nurse was so much help. She got me through the pain. If my husband and I do have one more child, I think I might just do it again without any pain medication. I healed so much faster and was back on my feet the very next day. With the epidural I healed slower and it was hard to get around for about a week and a half. Don’t get me wrong, it hurt like hell but I got through it. My husband makes fun of me because while I was pushing/crying/screaming, I held one of my mom’s hands and I looked over at hurt at one point and said, “Mommy, I cant do it”. She was smiling and crying right beside me. It was an experience I’ll never forget.
You will do find in whatever method you choose. Just don’t be scared. Good luck.
January 31st, 2010 at 5:03 am
hi.
have you considered having a doula present at your birth? doulas are proffessional labour assistants. they’ve taken classes to learn how to support you in labour. they often do massage, coach breathing, and just generally are there for you. i had one at my birth, and having someone who knew what was going on and knew how to help made a huge difference. find a local doula and jst talk to her, see if this is something that could help you.
also, there is a project going on for army wives whose husbands are deployed at the time of the birth, where they give free doula services. this would definitley be good to check into.
good luck with everything!