August 2006 Weddings
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(@) when to take Birthing classes?
I wanna sign up for classes but does anyone have any advice for when would be a good time to take them in your pg? Its 4 classes, once a week for 4 weeks. I'm due early August so I was thinking I could take them in June - is that too early or too late?
Re: (@) when to take Birthing classes?
They call it "Child Preparation" classes. Everyone I talk to calls it a different thing. Its acutally about labor itself.
This program is designed to enable you to fully participate
in the birthing process. Participants will receive information
on the process of labor and birth, exercises to promote
body conditioning and relaxation, as well as breathing and
coping techniques to promote comfort during labor.
Additional topics include anesthesia and medication options
for labor, birth and Cesarean delivery. A tour of the facility is
included.
I think I'd be too nervous to take them really close to the due date for fear I wouldn't get done before I pop.
Anything you can achieve through hard work, you could also just buy.
My birthing class was through the hospital and was just the opposit. It really focused on natural child birth, which I had no intention of trying. I'm all for drugs!
Anything you can achieve through hard work, you could also just buy.
I'm curious about the whole doula/mid-wife thing but I haven't really looked into it yet. The bottom line is if its covered by insurance I guess. Are they typically private contractor type positions or are they employed through your hosiptal?
I just brought up the point b/c she specifically mentioned that it was breathing, drugs, and surgery. ?I've heard the stories of how biased that info can be presented in the hospital setting, but by no means do I think that happens everytime and everywhere. ?Especially not in crunchy Denver
?I've only been in nursing school 1 week, and I've already had to beat back some of the crunchy non-science based healthcare I've heard. ?Sigh. ?At least the person was receptive and wanted recs on where to get more info.
Doulas are very different than midwives. ?You'll have to check with your insurance co. to see what they cover ?I know mine pays for either or both. ?If you have a doc you want with your through the birth, there's no reason to search for a midwife since they're kind of the counterpart to an OB. ?However, a doula's role is to coach the mother through the process and act as your advocate if need be. ?Look here to see if there are any in your area if you're interested in one. ?http://www.dona.org/search/results.php?region=US+-+NY&doulas=both&x=25&y=12?
Doulas can be either IC's or hospital employees. I'd guess the latter is more likely to be covered by insurance but not every hospital has them.?