antenatal classes

MrsHart2b · Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:53 PM

hey girlies, just wondering how many of you are going to be going to antenatal classes? I don't really want to go, not because I don't think they are helpful but because I kno I will feel uncomfortable and embarrassed, I kno everyone is there for the same reason and will be doing the same thing, but I just really don't think I will enjoy the experience! did anyone who already have children feel like this and end up going? or is there any first time mums who feel the same?!x thanks girlies!x

Junebug_CJ · Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:57 PM

No option for me to vote in the poll:
No, not going because I've been told it's pointless by my friends who've done it :-)

hpjagged · Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:58 PM

I can not wait to get to the antenatal classes! lol I want to know everything, what to expect, things to come, best positions etc etc
I know it will be embarrassing but like you said we are all there for the same reason! Hopefully you will go, cause they do have lots and good information!

Windmills · Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:58 PM

I feel the same way, especially because I'm an awkward age- I'm 19 so wouldn't really 'fit' at teenage classes round here. I already know that because I'm part of a study for first time mums 19 and under, and the nurse who comes to see me says I'm the only one who works FULL STOP- but I feel like older mums will look down on me!

Luke's_mummy · Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:59 PM

I've done the information ones... and I have the relaxation and preparation classes which is where you do the breathing exercises and birth positions starting when I'm 33 weeks xx

BrookieG · Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:59 PM

i was gonna post about this...how far on are you before you start going to these classes?? x

Luke's_mummy · Feb 3rd, 2010, 15:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katie_xx

I feel the same way, especially because I'm an awkward age- I'm 19 so wouldn't really 'fit' at teenage classes round here. I already know that because I'm part of a study for first time mums 19 and under, and the nurse who comes to see me says I'm the only one who works FULL STOP- but I feel like older mums will look down on me!

I wouldn't worry... I'm 17 and the ones I've done so far have been fine, everyone has been really lovely =] xxx

Windmills · Feb 3rd, 2010, 15:00 PM

Oh I forgot to add- I probably will go to parentcraft, but I'm dreading it. I'm only going for something to fill a bit of my 10 weeks off before the baby is due

MrsHart2b · Feb 3rd, 2010, 15:01 PM

sorry junebug, I was trying to think of other options! my only defence is the baby brain! some people have told me it's useful and some have said it really isn't! iv seen so many classes on tv progs that I feel like I kno what to do anyway!

wannabemamma · Feb 3rd, 2010, 15:05 PM

All of the above to be honest, it's our first so we really want to go and are really excited about them....it'll be a sign we're getting close/real! But at the same time I am nervous about them, I don't like role play etc which apparently some do, I'd rather sit, watch, listen, absorb etc etc.

We're doing both NHS and NCT.

View Poll Results: antenatal classes
Yes I am going but feel apprehensive	12	41.38%
Yes I am going and I can't wait	12	41.38%
No I don't want to attend cos I feel apprehensive	4	13.79%
No I don't want to attend cos I have been in a previous pregnancy	1	3.45%
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Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:53 PM	#1
MrsHart2b Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds, Yorkshire Posts: 584	antenatal classes hey girlies, just wondering how many of you are going to be going to antenatal classes? I don't really want to go, not because I don't think they are helpful but because I kno I will feel uncomfortable and embarrassed, I kno everyone is there for the same reason and will be doing the same thing, but I just really don't think I will enjoy the experience! did anyone who already have children feel like this and end up going? or is there any first time mums who feel the same?!x thanks girlies!x

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Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:57 PM	#2
Junebug_CJ Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,802	No option for me to vote in the poll: No, not going because I've been told it's pointless by my friends who've done it :-)

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Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:58 PM	#3
hpjagged Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devonshire gal in California. Posts: 1,189	I can not wait to get to the antenatal classes! lol I want to know everything, what to expect, things to come, best positions etc etc I know it will be embarrassing but like you said we are all there for the same reason! Hopefully you will go, cause they do have lots and good information!

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Windmills Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8,419	I feel the same way, especially because I'm an awkward age- I'm 19 so wouldn't really 'fit' at teenage classes round here. I already know that because I'm part of a study for first time mums 19 and under, and the nurse who comes to see me says I'm the only one who works FULL STOP- but I feel like older mums will look down on me!

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Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:59 PM	#5
Luke's_mummy Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,571	I've done the information ones... and I have the relaxation and preparation classes which is where you do the breathing exercises and birth positions starting when I'm 33 weeks xx

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Feb 3rd, 2010, 14:59 PM	#6
BrookieG Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: dundee,scotland Posts: 2,121	i was gonna post about this...how far on are you before you start going to these classes?? x

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Feb 3rd, 2010, 15:00 PM	#8
Windmills Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8,419	Oh I forgot to add- I probably will go to parentcraft, but I'm dreading it. I'm only going for something to fill a bit of my 10 weeks off before the baby is due

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Feb 3rd, 2010, 15:01 PM	#9
MrsHart2b Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds, Yorkshire Posts: 584	sorry junebug, I was trying to think of other options! my only defence is the baby brain! some people have told me it's useful and some have said it really isn't! iv seen so many classes on tv progs that I feel like I kno what to do anyway!

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Feb 3rd, 2010, 15:05 PM	#10
wannabemamma Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 804	All of the above to be honest, it's our first so we really want to go and are really excited about them....it'll be a sign we're getting close/real! But at the same time I am nervous about them, I don't like role play etc which apparently some do, I'd rather sit, watch, listen, absorb etc etc. We're doing both NHS and NCT.

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