My husband and I don’t want to take childbirth or baby care classes. Did you take the classes?
ByI have helped raise my two little brothers and I have taken care of kids for many years.
My husband has never really been around kids and held a newborn baby for the first time a couple of months ago.
I found 3 childbirth DVDs that have childcare, breastfeeding, Lamaze, etc on it. Its about 6 hours on each DVD.
We were thinking about watching the interactive DVDs and reading the many baby books we bought.
If he felt uncomfortable still, then we would go to the classes.
Did you take the classes? Any advice?
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20 Comments
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
I didn’t take any classes. That’s all up 2 you. I would just do what’s comfortable for you. Reading the books and watching the DVD’s sounds like a good idea to me.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 pm
no, my husband and i never took a class. a lot of the stuff is common sense. and when you are in the hospital after you have the baby the nurses should help you and answer any questions you may have. good luck!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Nope. I have an 8 yr old son and an 18 yr old daughter. Never regretted it.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:44 pm
The classes really aren’t necessary. If you have some good videos then that should be fine. I went to the classes for my first child and didn’t really think they were that informative. Good luck to you!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
No I never took any classes. My baby turned out just fine. I didn’t want to listen to other people tell how to care for my baby. I think what you are doing fine. The only trouble maybe will be breastfeeding. But even at that the nurses at the hospital will help you. Good luck.
April 23rd, 2010 at 11:27 pm
I didn’t but I regreted it. My husband was the greatest dad ever!@ But I sure could’ve used the classes. I’m pregnant again and this time I’ll check a couple out.
April 23rd, 2010 at 11:35 pm
that’s not really necessary,the classes.i have 3 lil girls we didn’t go to any classes, and my birth was fine.those people just want to take money from you.just inform your self with books,and you’ll be a super mom.it will all come naturally.
April 24th, 2010 at 12:23 am
I promise it won’t hurt you both to take the classes- it just might make you better parents, and don’t you both want the very best for your child (children)???
April 24th, 2010 at 12:44 am
my first son my wife and i didnt take the class but now I have a newborn and we did take the classes this time. it teaches some stuff you dont know mainly just breathing techniques which are useful if you use them. but i would say that dvd’s and books are enough to teach you what to expect. “what to expect when your expecting” probably the best book you can get
April 24th, 2010 at 1:18 am
20 years ago, they didn’t have classes for parents-to-be. you really don’t need those classes, if you find alternative methods of learning what you should about birth. You might want to pick up a copy of “what to expect when you are expecting” to answer the questions the tapes dont, and take a tour of your hospital a few weeks before you are due to find out what their regulations are. For instance, the hospital where my youngest grandchild was born didn’t allow visitors anywhere on maternity, and we had to get special permission to bring the baby’s 4 year old brother in to see her.
April 24th, 2010 at 2:18 am
I didn’t take them i look at it like what’s the use your going to do it how you want to anyways i mean it might help but the nurses are a big help too.
April 24th, 2010 at 2:26 am
We didn’t take the classes. I was also around babies and children alot, and my husband wasn’t. I wouldn’t push him. Being a parent is a natural thing. You don’t need someone to tell you how it is done, or show you how to do it. Everyone has their own ways. I wouldn’t worry too much about not taking the classes.
April 24th, 2010 at 2:49 am
I took classes. I would suggest taking them, even though you have been around babies, you still don’t know how to treat a newborn, what your newborn will go through, what YOU will go through, I mean, its SO much more informative if you go. It’s worth it!
April 24th, 2010 at 2:54 am
My husband and I went to prenatal classes. You’d be better off with the dvds. It was interesting to people watch though. A few just showed up for the free stuff at the beginning and left. One would bring a different person with her each week. Only 3-4 couples where married and one girl who was still in high school told the class she wanted to name her child Courage. Ya know, it takes courage to have a child at her age. AND the killer, pregnant women going outside for a smoke break while the dads hung around inside chatting.
April 24th, 2010 at 3:53 am
This is 100% a personal choice. Maternal insticts will kick in from the moment that your child arrives, so I do not believe that the classes are neccessary. And the childbirthing classes can be useful to some women, i guess. I did the classes and it was more of an “excitement” of being around other new parents than it was a learning experience. After all, you know it’s going to hurt, and the worst thing to do is fight the pain, it makes it worse. Remember that, and you wont need the classes. good luck with whatever choice you make
April 24th, 2010 at 4:16 am
well if u dont want to dont but i think its a good idea to take if it’s ur first child only the lamaze class but the rest no
April 24th, 2010 at 5:05 am
child birth is really about how well you can take pain.If you can close your eyes and think of something pleasant.,you’ll do fine.If you hate pain and don’t like pain watch the tapes so that you and your husband can decide on a good technique.
April 24th, 2010 at 5:27 am
I took some of the classes, but for health reasons, we had to skip most of them. I really didn,t think what we did take was all that helpful anyway, nothing you wouldn’t get from t.v., internet, magazines, etc.
April 24th, 2010 at 5:58 am
I didn’t take it any childbirth classes, but I did take an infant care and CPR class. I felt it was very valuable even though I have babysay numerous infants and such.
The doctors and nurses told me exactly what to do during childbirth and I did what came naturally. 7 pushes and my son was out. I am sure you’ll do fine.
I was sooooo worried childbirth would be terrible, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I imagined, in fact, it was much easier. I hope you have the same expirience!
Best wishes!
April 24th, 2010 at 6:02 am
You don’t have to take the classes. If you feel that you are prepared and have enough experience then don’t worry about it. Raising a child is a learning experience anyways!