Antenatal Classes

Miss_Bump · Mar 2nd, 2010, 09:57 AM

What happens?
Got first one tonight and BF has been joking I will be lying on floor goin hoo hoo hoo heeeeeee

but it made me wonder if I really will be lol
xx

LankyDoodle · Mar 2nd, 2010, 10:00 AM

Are they NCT or NHS?

Miss_Bump · Mar 2nd, 2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LankyDoodle

Are they NCT or NHS?

Ummmm........ I dont know!!!

They were booked thru my hospital which is an NHS hospital
xx

08marchbean · Mar 2nd, 2010, 10:08 AM

i had mine a few weeks ago and they just went through what you can expect through every stage of a 'normal' labour, what interventions they may have to use (forceps, drips, monitors ect) and why. what pain releif was available. a little bit on what to expect after the birth. a bit on specific hospital policy like length of stay, visiting hours. and answered any question people had on when to go to hospital when to call signs that something could be wrong, or when its nothing to worry about. i found it quite good, but i think all hospitals do them slightly differntly. but there was no hooo haa breating on the floor for us!! good luck. x

bump_wanted · Mar 2nd, 2010, 10:09 AM

ive had 2 of my 4 classes so far and ive had pretty much the same experience as the lady above xx

LankyDoodle · Mar 2nd, 2010, 10:14 AM

Ah they will be NHS ones then. NCT ones are the ones you book yourself and pay for.

I start my NHS ones next week but have been doing NCT for a few weeks. From what my midwife told me, there is quite a bit of practical involved and you will practise breathing, but I doubt you'll be expected to make fools of yourselves hehe. We have been told to take pillows and drinks and to wear comfy clothes as it will be based on practical work.

NCT is a mix of both, and we have practised massage and breathing, but never had to get on the floor!

Janny Wanny · Mar 2nd, 2010, 10:27 AM

i didnt go to any class was to scared hahaha just wanna c for myself at the time...... will prob be the worst mistake but hey hehe

Mar 2nd, 2010, 09:57 AM	#1
Miss_Bump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South East Posts: 6,551	Antenatal Classes What happens? Got first one tonight and BF has been joking I will be lying on floor goin hoo hoo hoo heeeeeee but it made me wonder if I really will be lol xx

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08marchbean Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle-UK Posts: 1,712	i had mine a few weeks ago and they just went through what you can expect through every stage of a 'normal' labour, what interventions they may have to use (forceps, drips, monitors ect) and why. what pain releif was available. a little bit on what to expect after the birth. a bit on specific hospital policy like length of stay, visiting hours. and answered any question people had on when to go to hospital when to call signs that something could be wrong, or when its nothing to worry about. i found it quite good, but i think all hospitals do them slightly differntly. but there was no hooo haa breating on the floor for us!! good luck. x

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bump_wanted Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,729	ive had 2 of my 4 classes so far and ive had pretty much the same experience as the lady above xx

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LankyDoodle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 4,928	Ah they will be NHS ones then. NCT ones are the ones you book yourself and pay for. I start my NHS ones next week but have been doing NCT for a few weeks. From what my midwife told me, there is quite a bit of practical involved and you will practise breathing, but I doubt you'll be expected to make fools of yourselves hehe. We have been told to take pillows and drinks and to wear comfy clothes as it will be based on practical work. NCT is a mix of both, and we have practised massage and breathing, but never had to get on the floor!

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Janny Wanny Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 435	i didnt go to any class was to scared hahaha just wanna c for myself at the time...... will prob be the worst mistake but hey hehe

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