Too late For Birthing classes?! 36 weeks

[marisol_jose]

On Monday I start my 5 weeks series of Birthing classes. I was enrolled in classes in May (I believe) my Husband and I went to 1 class and then just stopped going because I was hopitalized with pneumonia, I've been wanting to go to these classes to experience it and see if I can learn anything new. (Which I am sure I will) I Know 36 weeks is a little late to start taking classes and I'm sure I won't even finish the course because its 5 weeks long, .My question/point is do you ladies think I'm being silly wanting to go to classes and being 36 weeks is late.

Keep in mind most of you ladies already know this is my First.

Any advice and or opinons is welcomed and will be very appreciated.

Thanks for dealing with all my questions and concerns ladies.

[marisol_jose]

Amy- yeah they do offer a class its called "super saturday" its for 2 saturdays and its from 9-4 I believe but there's no way I'd be able to do that because its hubbys only day off is saturday and I feel like he deserves to rest. I think ill just go and if I don't make it untill the end then its okay as well.

[marisol_jose]

Clysta - yeah I am really pushing for a natural labor but I think I'm experiencing back labor , that's where all my pain is. I am def. Keeping my mind open to all options and if I have to get the epidural then I will.

I appreciate your help and if any ladies wanna share your stories please do. I would love to hear them

[AmyG89]

I have my birthing class scheduled for just before 33 weeks but mine is a one day class      (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) does the place your going to offer a full day rather then a few hours for 5 weeks straight? That would be a much better option in my opinion.

[Clysta]

Do you intend on natural birth, or medicated birth. It sounds like you're planning natural---just make sure you're open to all ideas. I too had planned on natural, but never counted on back labour. If I hadn't gotten the epidural, I'm pretty sure I would have passed out from the pain.

You could check out different classes to see what's offered. You could also look up different things online and/or videos. You could also get different stories from ladies on here.

[marisol_jose]

Clysta thank you, yeah my husband does not want to go at all but he will go because he wants to make me happy. (Which I'm so very thankful to have my husband)

I guess the main reason I want to go is to learn about different labor positions and how to keep my breathing calm so I don't freak myself out

[Clysta]

It is a bit late, but you might be able to find specific classes for whatever you're wanting and go to those.

With my first, I had signed up to go and decided against it. They seemed pointless to me at the time, and after having her I don't regret my choice.