Birthing Class – Week 1
We just got home from our first birthing class, and it’s already proving to be very informative. The class is pretty small. I think that there are 7 couples there, which makes it very easy to not only talk to the people in the class, but make sure that we get individual attention when we need it.
The instructor focused mostly on the early stages of labor. Most of it was what to expect, and while we are already aware of most of that, she did go over some great topics like exercises to help shorten the length of labor (walking, squatting, and lunging). We are also going to be working on relaxation techniques, which is something that Bionca has a hard time with.
We have also gotten some tips on what we need to do to prepare. For instance, keep a shower curtain and a few towels in the care for when Bionca’s water breaks. We need to also find music of different tempos to aid in the different stages of labor. Also, while her lips might get chapped, we need to make sure to get some unscented lip gloss to prevent any nausea.
I’m going to read through the book, and make sure that I am prepared for the next class. We have homework of starting our exercises, practicing massage, and coming up with 10 relaxation techniques. It should be a busy week.
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