9: Take an out of hospital birth class
Hospital courses are nice, but they will only teach you the policies for that specific hospital. There are many other possibilities available to a laboring mother that you can learn from an out of hospital class to enhance your birth experience. Class options vary from Bradley, Birthing from Within, Lamaze, Hypnobabies, Hypnobirthing, Birth Boot Camp, and a variety of private classes with great information. There is no one-size-fits all for a birth class so choose the method that makes the most sense for you and your partner and you will be able to maintain through labor and deliver.
Hospital courses are nice, but they will only teach you the policies for that specific hospital. There are many other possibilities available to a laboring mother that you can learn from an out of hospital class to enhance your birth experience. Class options vary from Bradley, Birthing from Within, Lamaze, Hypnobabies, Hypnobirthing, Birth Boot Camp, and a variety of private classes with great information. There is no one-size-fits all for a birth class so choose the method that makes the most sense for you and your partner and you will be able to maintain through labor and deliver.