tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310549977743467565.post2138677693572355354..comments2023-10-15T00:34:28.064-07:00Comments on The Village: Benefits of a Birthing ClassUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310549977743467565.post-41409301952571416402011-08-02T15:53:42.674-07:002011-08-02T15:53:42.674-07:00I totally agree with you Tannie. I think it is imp...I totally agree with you Tannie. I think it is important to educate yourself regardless of what kind of delivery you are having (natural, epidural or c-section). The more you know the more active a participant you can be any decision making.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157564713551459102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310549977743467565.post-8258408393480773112011-08-02T15:37:03.632-07:002011-08-02T15:37:03.632-07:00I think that childbirth classes aren't just be...I think that childbirth classes aren't just beneficial for those who want to do natural childbirth. Even if you are planning on an epidural taking a class the first time is awesome and helps you know what your body is going through.Tannie Datwylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689578919728477769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310549977743467565.post-91117979679287744202011-08-02T11:39:23.956-07:002011-08-02T11:39:23.956-07:00I was so grateful for our child birth class we too...I was so grateful for our child birth class we took with my first child. When I felt I had to push way earlier than any of the nurses thought, my husband was able to them exactly what I needed and forced them to check me to see how dilated I was and lo and behold I was at a 10 after only 2 1/2 hours of labor. If we hadn't taken the class there was no way he would have known what to tell the nurse and to be able to communicate my needs. With my second we took a refresher course and I'm so glad that we did. I don't think I would have made it without the epidural if my husband and I hadn't had a refresher on the relaxation techniques that he led me through. I was grateful for all education and preparation that the childbirth class gave me.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12187035189911769457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310549977743467565.post-82812266511122577772011-08-02T06:23:19.989-07:002011-08-02T06:23:19.989-07:00nice post. i had a natural birth too and all the r...nice post. i had a natural birth too and all the reading in preparation definitely helped ease my fear because i knew (for the most part) what to expect. I can't say that I wasn't scared at all because we have to add faith to that equation, but the Lord blesses those who do their part.<br />I feel so blessed to have had a natural birth. I have other friends who have prepared and prepared and after hours of pushing had to have a c because the baby was too big or another friend who never progressed past a one after a week of active labor.<br />the Lord has plans for us no matter what our plans our, but preparation is huge into helping make things bearable.BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901348557055545679noreply@blogger.com