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Q: Do I need to take childbirth education classes?
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Take childbirth classes
Be sure to take at least one childbirth class that is not sponsored by your doctor or hospital. Often these classes are more oriented to teaching you how to be a good (i.e., compliant) patient than to teaching you the pros and cons of different procedures. An independent instructor will be more objective and more consumer-oriented. Taking the hospital´s class is fine (and will help you familiarize yourself with their unique policies,) but don´t let it be your only one.
Choosing a childbirth class
To best prepare yourself, you should take a private childbirth education class--one not affiliated with a hospital. These type of classes have the advantage of describing all your choices to you; the hospital will only tell you what they are willing to offer. The more complete information allows you to be a better consumer.
Bradley Method
The Bradley Method of childbirth education teaches women to focus on what is happening inside their body - the birth of their baby - while incorporating deep breathing and relaxation. Bradley also teaches nutrition and the classes should be started in the 5th or 6th month of pregnancy. For more information contact American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbrith, P.O. Box 5224, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. Phone 1-800-4ABIRTH.
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