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45 Reasons to Take Childbirth Preparation Classes

By Daphne Reynolds and Amy Kimmel

You can ask any question you want – no matter how unpleasant.

Offers a reliable source of information – a great alternative to often confusing mommy blogs and chat boards.

Peer support. Make amazing mommy and daddy friends.

A safe space to discuss your fears.

Uncover triggers of past hurts or trauma that may hinder your birthing experience and discover resources to help.

Find confidence. Share your hopes.

Learn stages of prenatal development.

Become aware of your body’s ability for natural, physiologic birth.

Hear birth stories of women who have been through it.

Learn about medical methods for induction.

Learn about family-centered cesarean.

Discover options.

Fine tune your choices.

Decipher myths and facts.

Laugh together. (Birth is hilarious. Trust us.)

Uncover the strengths you bring to this birth.

Define roles of birth team and get comfortable with them.

Get recommendations for a fabulous doula.

Recognize real and false labor.

Know when to call your provider.

Learn warning signs and possible complications.

Identify risks and benefits of different options and ask for alternatives.

Learn how to apply true informedconsent.

Know terminology to communicate well with your medical team.

Learn how to time contractions.

Create packing lists to suit your birth facility.

Know pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical pain relief options.

Write positive affrmations for labor.

Create a birth plan.

Practice daily relaxation.

Be a champion of the “deep, cleansing breath.”

Improve communication with your birth partner.

Master the anatomy of birth.

Practice labor and pushing positions.

Incorporate massage techniques.

Swap baby name ideas.

Commiserate about the last month of pregnancy.

Find breastfeeding resources.

Discover what to expect postpartum; create a plan.

Get plenty of encouragement for the late nights ahead.

Learn signs of postpartum mood disorders.

Learn effective self care.

Get newborn care tips.

Learn to “wear your baby.”

Have your teacher on speed dial for when you forget something!

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