i got a call from my obgyn this morning and they say if i am going to sign up for birthing classes i better hurry up and do it cause im running out of time.
but i feel weird because when i think of birthing classes i think of lamaze classes and the father there sitting behind the mother and i will feel really bad if i go and i dont have a partner i will feel like that odd kid that no one wants to pick for their team and has to be on the team with the teacher.
have any other single mamas here done birthing classes???? how is it? ↓
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| Name: Angela2 | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 5:02 PM |
| Hello jenn. I really dont know what they do at birthing class cause I never took it. I am on my second pregnancy. But if you plan on passing up the epidural I would probably take some kind of class. But I got the epidural and I did fine without it. Or if you choose to do lamaze or the birthing class you could take your mom or a bestfriend or sister. You dont need a man to get through it. Just family and friends. Youll be fine!! Good Luck!! If you end up takeing a class let us know how it goes ↑ |
| Name: tara | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 5:07 PM |
| do you have a family member that could be your partner, i could almost guarentee you that you wont be the only single mother in that class. maybe you will meet friends. good luck to you. how far along are you? ↑ |
| Name: jenn | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 5:08 PM |
| do you have to take a partner? maybe i just wont do it. i want an epidural anyway. ↑ |
| Name: tara | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 5:09 PM |
| no, you dont need a partner ↑ |
| Name: jenn | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 5:41 PM |
| if you dont have a partner do you have to partner up with the instructor? ↑ |
| Name: elle | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 9:15 PM |
| Doesn't your hospital offer any classes for single people? When I signed up for Lamaze, I could choose either the single or couples course. Look around at what local hospitals have to offer, you might be suprised. Good luck! ↑ |
| Name: Nikki | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 11:35 PM |
Hi jenn
You partner doesn't have to be your boyfriend.
My lamaze partner was my best friend. She was even there for the birth of my baby. ↑ |
| Name: jenn | Date: Feb 24th, 2006 1:17 AM |
| my hospital is so stupid, all the classes i have seen advertised are from 2005. so im pretty sure they wont take the time to make a seperate singles class. ↑ |
| Name: Sheena | Date: Feb 24th, 2006 1:55 AM |
| Jenn, when I took my childbirth preparation classes, there were single women there, you won't feel odd. One mom 2 be had her sister as her support and one women even brought her own father. I recommend taking the class, I read a statistic that said women who take classes before labor have faster labors, the reason behind it was that if you know what to expect you will be more relaxed, and a relaxed mama, means a relaxed and more open pelvis. I don't know how accurate that is but I am willing to try anything. Take care. ↑ |
| Name: Chris | Date: Feb 24th, 2006 2:05 AM |
| I took the labor classes and at my hospital we didn't really do much "partner" stuff. It was more informative about the process and what they do while you are in labor, things you can do, and some basics on babies. It was really helpful because you know what to expect. There were single people there and some moms brought their kids or friends. I would recommend you try it, you don't have to go back if you are uncomfortable. ↑ |
| Name: heather | Date: Feb 24th, 2006 9:08 PM |
| hey jenn...im not single but i know how you feel. my fiancee is working all the time and doesnt have time for anything like that. i never really thought of birthing classes till i was 39 weeks..whoa..anywho, i called and they gave me an appointment that next day for one...i would have went by myself, if i would have gone...i didnt go...days after i went into labor and had my child..all the nurses kept asking if i took classes because i was doing VERY well....i think it comes natural to some. just have a set mind. i cryed at the thought of having to go to the class alone because i felt i wasnt doing everything i could for my baby..but everything worked out great. good luck. if you feel you need to take a class, go for it....im sure everyone there wont look at you weird, rather admire you because your doing your best. =D ↑ |
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