Antenatal Classes/Parentcraft

[Ebony_Mommy]

Am I the only one who thinks its a bunch a turd?

I went for my first one yesterday and I didn't learn a single thing. I knew everything already from the tv ... internet and this forum.

I thought I was gonna be doing exercises with o/h... but no... we were just talking about positions for birth...

 

[Tasha20]

I havnt even started mine yet, but mine are called parent craft classes lol I don't really wanna go I hate hospitals, but my midwife does them so I best go ay lol

 

[budge]

Am I the only one who thinks its a bunch a turd?

I went for my first one yesterday and I didn't learn a single thing. I knew everything already from the tv ... internet and this forum.

I thought I was gonna be doing exercises with o/h... but no... we were just talking about positions for birth...

i loved my antinatel classes when i had my first. i met some great people whom i am still in touch with now.

if you don't feel you're getting anything out of it don't go ebony. its not compulsory.

 

[Ebony_Mommy]

not everyones as sociable as u are

 

[cab'o'holic]

I have not been offerd any and I did'nt with Luke!
I think I know what im doing

 

[Jaidy]

I cant wait for my antenatal classes they start 2 weeks today!!!

Like Budge says Ebony, if you are not enjoying them then dont go hun

 

[Ebony_Mommy]

im just goin for the experience...

just to say ive experience every route i have been given..

this is my first pregnancy... not sure of anymore

 

[Jaidy]

I feel like I have to go, I have learnt so much from this forum, books, family etc but still feel a bit lost and confused and like I need a few lessons lol

 

[Hypnorm]

i found mine a complete waste of time, i didnt learn anything that i didnt know already, they showed us afew positions, and breathing and a video of birthing.
I found all the men that went so childish and squeamish it was unbelieveable! they were making stupid comments and stuff about the birthing video.

I went and hubby came with me for all of them but i made no friends there,

you dont have to go, but i gave me something to do and i also worried if i might miss something really useful.

we had to do those stupid ice breaker excercises...yawn!

 

[Jaidy]

Cringe!! I hate ice breaker exercises, so cheesy, like being at school!

 

[Tasha20]

Yes I hate them too lol, great I can't wait now

 

[Ebony_Mommy]

yep.. and having my name called at register like im at school again..lol even tho she pronounced it wrong

 

[maybebaby]

I've decided not to go to mine, tried to explain it to the midwife & she told me off! I'm still not going though...

I think it'd be worthwhile to go along to meet other mums, and probably would... but I'm moving house 8 weeks before my due date to a completely different part of the country! I'll have to just go to parent & baby meetings to meet people.

 

[budge]

not everyones as sociable as u are

you have to be socialble when you have kids im afraid. It will come to you once you have your baby.
Try and keep going ebony you'll enjoy meeting other mumms and you'll love the company after you've had bubba.

 

[Tasha20]

That's another reason I have decided to go, to meet new mummy's and daddy's for OH aswell. Havnt got many friends here, they are few and far between so hopefully will meet a nice bunch of people, if not lol Ill be selling selling selling! the limo that is , everywhere I go im promoting it

 

[Ebony_Mommy]

not everyones as sociable as u are

you have to be socialble when you have kids im afraid. It will come to you once you have your baby.
Try and keep going ebony you'll enjoy meeting other mumms and you'll love the company after you've had bubba.

im not just talking about myself...

its just wasnt my thing... i know im not very sociable... and im quite happy with myself

no one in there was sociable

 

[budge]

[quote="ebony_preggy":fnx8pukj]not everyones as sociable as u are

you have to be socialble when you have kids im afraid. It will come to you once you have your baby.
Try and keep going ebony you'll enjoy meeting other mumms and you'll love the company after you've had bubba.

im not just talking about myself...

its just wasnt my thing... i know im not very sociable... and im quite happy with myself

no one in there was sociable[/quote:fnx8pukj]

oh thats a shame.
don't go then.

 

[Lynsey]

I'm doing NCT classes and I have had 3 out of 8 so far. The first was annoying as it was mostly about getting to know everyone else and a lot of group work. I found I had to concentrate really hard!!

But the next two weeks were great and I have learnt loads. Everyone is a lot more relaxed as well and there seems to be some great people who I am hoping to keep in touch with. I need all the mummy friends I can get or I will go out of my mind when I am on maternity leave!

 

[mum2A&L]

ive missed mine becuase they have clashed with hospital appointments (scans etc). I went to the first one, and didn't realise how much i already knew. Felt like a geek when i knew the answer to what colour shouldn't the waters be, what it meant and the dangers, and no one else did!

My community midwifes runs them, and she said they don't teach breahing techs because they find they dont do anything to help!!!

the 1st one was 'normal' labour, and pain relief. The 2nd was complicated labor and c sections. the 3rd was breast feeding and postnat care. The last one was with a health visitor on what happens after.

im kinda gutted i have missed mine, but the MW / nurses are so great at the hospital, i have asked them loads of questions anyway

 

[Tasha20]

My community midwifes runs them, and she said they don't teach breahing techs because they find they dont do anything to help!!!

What planet is she on! the breathing technique is the most important thing you should know!!

Stupid women! has she had children