Anonymous
02/28/2015 11:31
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
What was the "big sibling" class? How long did it take? Do you stay with your child? If so, how many families were in your class? TIA!
Anonymous
02/28/2015 10:15
Subject: Re:Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
I did the Hypnobabies home study course with #1 (along with hospital tour in third tri. so I got an idea about hospital policies and atmosphere), along with reading just about any book about childbirth out there. Felt pretty well-prepared.
With #2, my doula did a "childbirth review" class-- a one-time meeting for second-time moms. The in-person thing was nice for actually practicing different things we might want to do during labor with our partner.
I did take a "baby care" class from Lamaze, and although the instructor was wonderful and it was nice meeting other parents-to-be, it felt like a waste of time because there was no information that was new to me. And we took a "big sibling" class through Inova for my older daughter, which was absolutely wonderful.
With #2, my doula did a "childbirth review" class-- a one-time meeting for second-time moms. The in-person thing was nice for actually practicing different things we might want to do during labor with our partner.
I did take a "baby care" class from Lamaze, and although the instructor was wonderful and it was nice meeting other parents-to-be, it felt like a waste of time because there was no information that was new to me. And we took a "big sibling" class through Inova for my older daughter, which was absolutely wonderful.
Anonymous
02/28/2015 09:30
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Birthing basics.net
I found her online. Great class taught by nurse Lisa at Georgetown. 6 hours good overview very helpful tips. I just delivered at Inova Fairfax. I was high risk but had an easy vaginal birth after er induction.
I found her online. Great class taught by nurse Lisa at Georgetown. 6 hours good overview very helpful tips. I just delivered at Inova Fairfax. I was high risk but had an easy vaginal birth after er induction.
Anonymous
02/27/2015 20:57
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
I liked Childbirth Express offered by INOVA fairfax. I was NOT wed to labor with no pain relief. I tried the hypnobabies home course and thought the material was awful and just couldn't get into it.
Anonymous
02/27/2015 20:20
Subject: Re:Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
I have not taken a childbirth class and was hoping this thread would have some useful info for me. Let me tell you what I've learned.
I am going to deliver with whc midwives and have hired a doula. I'm hoping for a mostly unmediated birth with as few interventions as possible, but want to use nitrous oxide. These things have affected what I am looking for in a child birth class.
Bradley classes are over many weeks and are geared towards women who are 100% sure they want a 100% in medicated birth. They include some coaching on how to fight the medical establishment, which I don't feel like I need. Also my midwife told me in no uncertain terms not to follow their diet because it will make a giant baby. It's too bad Bradley's not going to work for me, by these things are everywhere.
My friend took a hypnobirthing class and think site as the best thing in the world. Midwife also said she hears people giving it good reviews. Trouble with this is there are zero classes I could find in the District of Columbia and none that are Metro accessible, so hypnobirthing won't work for us, either.
The Breastfeeding center has some classes, but these are mostly a t times that conflict with our work schedules.
Our doulas offer a one day class, as do lots of other people, but i really feel like I need more time to process information and won't get much out of a class like that. For the same reason, I'm not interested in doing the class offered by the hospital. If I do, it will be in addition to another class.
I'd be open to a mixed method class, but haven't found any of those, either.
Mom ease has classes geared toward people who want an epidural and a different class for people who do not. They have classes all over, but haven't gotten back to me about whether the ones at gwuh are only for people who plan to deliver there.
That leaves us with Lamaze dc. I think we're going to do a four week childbirth class with them and then maybe do some other classes, too, if we like them. Midwife didn't give the same endorsement to Lamaze as she did to hypnobirthing, but she seemed to think it was better than the hospital class or Bradley.
I am going to deliver with whc midwives and have hired a doula. I'm hoping for a mostly unmediated birth with as few interventions as possible, but want to use nitrous oxide. These things have affected what I am looking for in a child birth class.
Bradley classes are over many weeks and are geared towards women who are 100% sure they want a 100% in medicated birth. They include some coaching on how to fight the medical establishment, which I don't feel like I need. Also my midwife told me in no uncertain terms not to follow their diet because it will make a giant baby. It's too bad Bradley's not going to work for me, by these things are everywhere.
My friend took a hypnobirthing class and think site as the best thing in the world. Midwife also said she hears people giving it good reviews. Trouble with this is there are zero classes I could find in the District of Columbia and none that are Metro accessible, so hypnobirthing won't work for us, either.
The Breastfeeding center has some classes, but these are mostly a t times that conflict with our work schedules.
Our doulas offer a one day class, as do lots of other people, but i really feel like I need more time to process information and won't get much out of a class like that. For the same reason, I'm not interested in doing the class offered by the hospital. If I do, it will be in addition to another class.
I'd be open to a mixed method class, but haven't found any of those, either.
Mom ease has classes geared toward people who want an epidural and a different class for people who do not. They have classes all over, but haven't gotten back to me about whether the ones at gwuh are only for people who plan to deliver there.
That leaves us with Lamaze dc. I think we're going to do a four week childbirth class with them and then maybe do some other classes, too, if we like them. Midwife didn't give the same endorsement to Lamaze as she did to hypnobirthing, but she seemed to think it was better than the hospital class or Bradley.
Anonymous
02/27/2015 19:50
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
7 posts not 1 suggestion.. Sigh
Anonymous
02/27/2015 19:44
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Fairfax I can drive if needed
Anonymous
02/27/2015 19:30
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Which area are you in?
Anonymous
02/27/2015 19:21
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Um. I don't know, I guess natural in a hospital just in case. No doula just my husband
Then take whatever the OB/hospital recommends. That way, you can all stay on the same page.
I may be switching OBs. I would like recommendations for a good birthing class. I don't know what the requirements are to get tips, or reviews on this site, did anyone take a class they liked and would recommend please?
Anonymous
02/27/2015 19:06
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What kind of birth are you hoping for? How far along? Midwife? Doula support? OB? Hospital? Home? Birth Center?
Does OPs response change your recommendation on a good birthing class?
Of course. Why learn things you wouldn't be allowed to do?
Anonymous
02/27/2015 19:05
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Anonymous wrote:Um. I don't know, I guess natural in a hospital just in case. No doula just my husband
Then take whatever the OB/hospital recommends. That way, you can all stay on the same page.
Anonymous
02/27/2015 19:05
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Anonymous wrote:What kind of birth are you hoping for? How far along? Midwife? Doula support? OB? Hospital? Home? Birth Center?
Does OPs response change your recommendation on a good birthing class?
Anonymous
02/27/2015 18:57
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Um. I don't know, I guess natural in a hospital just in case. No doula just my husband
Anonymous
02/27/2015 18:34
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
What kind of birth are you hoping for? How far along? Midwife? Doula support? OB? Hospital? Home? Birth Center?
Anonymous
02/27/2015 18:32
Subject: Birthing classes- INOVA birth classes, Lamaze.dc, any suggestions?
Thanks!