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Antenatal Classes
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Me and my fella are attending our first (of four) antenatal class this evening. Completely unaware of what to expect (!!) etc....
Can anyone enlighten me at all?
Oh and for anyone who cares i had a Growth Scan on Wednesday and baby is back to the "average" size! She's caught up in every aspect, but still has a slightly lower abdomincal circumference (which is fine apparently). She was estimated at weighing 4.4lbs (in comparison to 1.4 lbs last time she was measured!) So chuffed to bits :o)
(Would have posted this in pregnancy but not that many people read that section on a regular basis!)
nat xxx
Can anyone enlighten me at all?
Oh and for anyone who cares i had a Growth Scan on Wednesday and baby is back to the "average" size! She's caught up in every aspect, but still has a slightly lower abdomincal circumference (which is fine apparently). She was estimated at weighing 4.4lbs (in comparison to 1.4 lbs last time she was measured!) So chuffed to bits :o)
(Would have posted this in pregnancy but not that many people read that section on a regular basis!)
nat xxx
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Hiya nat, I never went to any with Mini Boo as my experience with the one I attended when pregnant with teen Boo still haunts me......
We all had to wear name badges, and stand up in turn and tell everyone else that "...my name is......, and this is my 1st baby" etc.....it was awful. Then later on when it was Q&A time, someone asked the midwife/HV what their opinions were of baby slings, to which she said she didn't like them, thought them dangerous as she knew a woman who whilst wearing one leant into the freezer section at Asda and the baby fell in. To my mortification I burst out laughing, and everyone else looked at like I'd personally murdered a baby right there in front of them.
needless to say i didn't go to anymore.
We all had to wear name badges, and stand up in turn and tell everyone else that "...my name is......, and this is my 1st baby" etc.....it was awful. Then later on when it was Q&A time, someone asked the midwife/HV what their opinions were of baby slings, to which she said she didn't like them, thought them dangerous as she knew a woman who whilst wearing one leant into the freezer section at Asda and the baby fell in. To my mortification I burst out laughing, and everyone else looked at like I'd personally murdered a baby right there in front of them.
needless to say i didn't go to anymore.
lmao - that did make me laugh!! I hope my "classmates" will be slightly more lighthearted than that!
Sounds like attending an AA class.... :oS
"My names Natalie and i'm an alcoholic.., I've been drinking for several years now and i've bought my partner along for support....." (that may well have been the case had a not become pregnant!!lol)
Sounds like attending an AA class.... :oS
"My names Natalie and i'm an alcoholic.., I've been drinking for several years now and i've bought my partner along for support....." (that may well have been the case had a not become pregnant!!lol)
we had a morning session rather than a few classes.
We watched a birthing video and sat and discussed the pros and cons of various pain relief. I cant recall much else apart from being told that if we were in true labour to take a certain route to hospital because it was the bumpiest road and got things moving lol
None of that stuff you see on tv was in it so no lying around on cushions pretending to pant.
We watched a birthing video and sat and discussed the pros and cons of various pain relief. I cant recall much else apart from being told that if we were in true labour to take a certain route to hospital because it was the bumpiest road and got things moving lol
None of that stuff you see on tv was in it so no lying around on cushions pretending to pant.
Hi nat :-)
When I did pre-natal classes they covered issues concerning preparation for the birth. Excersises to prepare the muscles for birth and after. The role the partner can take in support both mentally and physically to help at the birth.Birth position options , and pain relief options discussed , as well as breathing through the contractions practice. Plus opportunity for questions you or your partner may have . :-) xx
When I did pre-natal classes they covered issues concerning preparation for the birth. Excersises to prepare the muscles for birth and after. The role the partner can take in support both mentally and physically to help at the birth.Birth position options , and pain relief options discussed , as well as breathing through the contractions practice. Plus opportunity for questions you or your partner may have . :-) xx
We were similar to redcrx. A full day* of being told stuff we already knew basically instead of a number of classes. We discussed pain relief and when we should go to the hospital (not until contractions are every few minutes and last more than a minute... is it?)..
I'm sure they plugged 'breast is best' campaign and we also got a talk from a student mid wife about how hard it is for them to qualify because they need to perform a certain number of deliveries and parents to be don't let them.
* - It was FA Cup day so we were hoofed out early so they could watch it.
I'm sure they plugged 'breast is best' campaign and we also got a talk from a student mid wife about how hard it is for them to qualify because they need to perform a certain number of deliveries and parents to be don't let them.
* - It was FA Cup day so we were hoofed out early so they could watch it.
Thanks guys and girls - your experiences help!!
Supposed to go on from 6.30-9.00!! Surely it can't last that long!!!! Bloody hope it doesnt....!!
redcrx we've put an offer in to rent a place but it's �50 below the asking price - so just gonna see what happens. No rush to rent anywhere really. End of July would mean we'd have more time to save more dosh!! If we got this place (which is lovely!! Lovely area (Pinner) has no garden but is directly opposite this beautiful park with a pond, ducks, childrens play area and the full works!).
Supposed to go on from 6.30-9.00!! Surely it can't last that long!!!! Bloody hope it doesnt....!!
redcrx we've put an offer in to rent a place but it's �50 below the asking price - so just gonna see what happens. No rush to rent anywhere really. End of July would mean we'd have more time to save more dosh!! If we got this place (which is lovely!! Lovely area (Pinner) has no garden but is directly opposite this beautiful park with a pond, ducks, childrens play area and the full works!).
