Childbirth Education
Benefits of private childbirth education
Many expectant parents feel that enrolling in a childbirth education class is going to be time consuming and torturous (especially the fathers).
Little do they know that childbirth education classes, especially today, can be very informative and interesting.
First time parents are the ones who are in need the most of this guidance before they find themselves in an unknown territory. In these classes they can be given tools to help them navigate in situations they’ve never been before. They can be informed about the different ways labor can unfold and how to choose to act in each situation. A good chldbirth education class is one that covers all these options with parents and help them come up with options that fit their views and wishes. This way the couple is being empowered. When the couple is informed they can be in control of their birth and have a positive birth experience.
Some couples prefer not to partake in a childbirth education class becuase it involves engaging in activities in front of strangers ( given, these starngers are on the same boat- pregnant and expecting their baby soon, but still… strangers). This feeling might make the couple decide to choose to not to go these classes all together. That’s one advantage of taking a private childbirth education class. In the comfort of your own home, you don’t have to feel out of place and shy. You are able to concentrate on the information being passed over to you instead of dreading when the instructor asks a question and picks you to participate.
Another benefit of private childbirth education classes is that the couple can have an ongoing conversation with the educator. They can ask questions privately anytime that one comes up and not feel like they are sitting in a lecture where they have to take notes. The clas is dynamic and the couple is in control of the flow.
If all is well and the pregnancy is not high risk, the woman will most probably experience most of the first stage at home. With private childbirth education classes you can learn and practice the different labor positions and relaxation techniques where you’ll probably be doing them anyway when labor starts.
These days, when we have such busy schedules, it’s hard conforming to a groups’ schedule whether in hospital or not. When you decide to take private childbirth education classes, you are able to schedule the class with your childbirth educator when it fits into your schedule. No stress to make it in time to a different venue. Just get home, clear your head, grab a bite and your childbirth educator will make it to you.
The length of the class is also shorter, becasue the educator is with just one couple and giving them undivided attention. There’s no need to commit to a class that you’ll need to attend for a few weeks.
So,in short, these are the benefits of private childbirth education classes: privacy, comfort, time saving and efficient.
If you’re expecting, get informed and be in control of your birth experience. Check out the option of taking a private childbirth education class.
About the Author
Liorit Frank-Kremer is a Registered Nurse who practices as a lactation counselor and childbirth educator. Liorit has experience working in the NICU, taking care of preemies, newborns and providing support for the families. Also, experienced in providing support and lactation consultation to clients who seek these services in their home. She is a breastfeeding advocate and beleives in informed choice. Continuing to educate herself helps her to be a professional resource for her clients. Liorit believes that the birth of a baby is a very precious and private event in the life of couples. As an aspiring midwife, she hopes to help expectant parents achieve a positive birth experience. To contact and/or learn more about Liorit, please visit www.bebs.co .
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