5 Things I Learned at Birthing Classes
Last night, Abigail and I went to our first of three birthing classes. We will take part in these classes over the next two Tuesdays. Did I mention that they’re three hours each?! Apparently though, by attending these classes, we’ll cut the birth time by on average 5 hours… so I think this will be well worth it. While in the class, I observed/learned 5 things that I think you’ll enjoy:
- There were more people in the class who were “partners” (not married) in the class than those who were married… by a large margin.
- The placenta comes out after the birthing.
- People eat the placenta… (it does look like steak, but no thanks).
- I should drink a coffee before I go to this class because it was A.) 3 hours long; B.) apple juice and graham crackers simply aren’t enough to keep me awake.
- My wife has a much more difficult task in this whole deal than I do.
What did you learn from these classes?
My friend photographed her sister’s first birthing experience. She was not prepared for the placenta and had a violent reaction upon seeing it. I’m glad you’re prepared.
Henry
January 13, 2010 at 12:44 pm
We didn’t take any birthing classes. And Amy had the baby in 40 minutes with no drugs. Top that sucka!
Isaac
January 13, 2010 at 3:51 pm
@Issac: HAHA!! Not a chance. You win.
Michael Criner
January 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I can’t say that the classes really helped when the time was upon us… but I can say that thinking I knew what to expect helped me not be quite as anxious going into it and that was probably worth something. And yeah, by the time the placenta comes around you should be with the baby and just don’t look, even if she is screaming.
Erin P
January 13, 2010 at 10:42 pm
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