Last night Chris and I attended our first class of a five session birthing classing. We had signed up for the class back in March ... wanted to take it earlier but they said it was best to wait nearer the end so that the information is still fresh. Even though many women today feel the classes are unnecessary, there were quite a few couples in attendance. It was kind of nice to be around several other women who are in the same stages as we are, or pretty close to it.
Lets see, first the instructor is pretty nice. She has been teaching this class for over 20 years, almost 10 years in Winter Park and has actually had a lady go into labor during one of her classes ... must have been exciting for everyone else. She did kinda talk a lot, but then again that is what she is there for. The lesson itself is broken down to 1/2 time spent in a lecture the other 1/2 time spent in the relaxation methods. The lessons this time included, preterm labor, nutrition, breastfeeding, dilation and effacing. I think there were two more topics but she didn't get to them. Most of the topics we have already learned about but of course there were a few details here and there that we didn't know.
My favorite part would have to be the end where we got to learn and practice some of the relaxation stuff. Chris is a pro at it. One of the best and calming messages I have ever had and can't wait to see how it plays out and helps during labor.
Well four more weeks to go. I will try and not post about each one ... boring ... unless something exciting happens during glass (hopefully not me, way to early still).
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