As rookie parents, my doctor recommended that we sign up for a "Prepared Childbirth" class at the hospital. Luckily, they offer a one-day class on Saturdays, but the downside is that it lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can you tell how excited Josh was to be there that early on a Saturday...
There were about 15-20 couples in the class, and the instructor was really good. She went through a bunch of information, including the various stages of labor and what to expect throughout the whole process.
We really got a kick out of the cervical dilation chart...
One of the best parts of the class was the tour. She started off by showing us where to park and check-in...very important information! We then got to see the labor and delivery rooms, which are super nice (photo courtesy of the hospital website)...
Although, I have a feeling that I won't be enjoying the room that much when I am actually in labor :).
We also toured the operation room area (in case of C-section), NICU, and the rooms where you move to for the remainder of your stay at the hospital (which are pretty similar to the labor and delivery rooms).
I really enjoyed the tour as well as the class, and we definitely feel a lot more prepared...as prepared as you can be for the birth of your first baby.
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