Attending pregnancy classes can help you prepare for when the baby arrives. If this is your first time to give birth, then the thought of going through it may seem like a scary experience. Attending the right class can help you overcome that fear. You also have a better idea of what you can do to manage through, and cope with, the pain of childbirth.
Before you start taking classes, here are a few things you should know:
Don’t take it too early
Attending the classes in the first trimester is a bit too early. The birth may seem abstract and too far away to worry about. Also, you have less motivation to learn coping pain practices simply because you know it’s still practically months away, Mother Rising Birth says.
Don’t take it too late
Attending pregnancy classes in the last month of your third trimester, though, might be too late. You could end up undergoing labor a few weeks early. This might not give you enough time to learn all you need to be prepared for the experience. Don’t short-change yourself. Learn as much as you can from your classes. Remember not to book any classes or sessions in the last month of your trimester.
Pick the right time
The second trimester is a good time to schedule your classes. At 20 weeks pregnant, you will have enough time to read and learn about giving birth, taking care of an infant and being a parent.
Look for the right provider
Choose classes taught by an experienced and trained professional. Check the credentials and qualifications of the trainer. This will help you decide if you’ve found the right one to help you transition to being first-time parents. With skill, expertise, and knowledge, you can put together the best birth plan possible.
