Why do I need to take a class at all? After all, women have been doing this for years and I have a great caregiver.
We women have been doing this for years and BabyBodyBirth instructors believe in our innate ability to give birth. However, the situation in which we are birthing today is very different than many generations or even one generation ago.
Some things have improved and others have impeded our ability to birth. By learning the process of birth and coping techniques for wherever you give birth, you can tap into what your body and your baby need to do during birth. Also, many women don't realize until 'birth day' that their caregiver will not be there with them throughout labor. Educate yourself so that your support persons and care providers can better help you.
Why choose independent instructors? Why not just go to the hospital class?
First, we are big believers in eliminating conflict of interest. Independent instructors can take ALL the information out there and present it in a useable manner as well as offer resources for those who wish to read up more on a particular topic.
Hospitals have certain procedures they want followed and they generally teach couples to follow those procedures, not necessarily what makes sense for individuals. However, we have seen how some policies can be altered based on individual preferences when a knowledgeable client has a discussion with their care provider who then writes orders customized for the pregnant mom.
Second, this is a big event and many people who are considering classes are either going through pregnancy for the first time or looking for something different from their last birth. You should collect information from many sources to minimize bias and truly get a bigger picture of options. A birthplace that does not offer individual labor rooms, showers or rooming in may not embrace the benefits of these items.
Why take BabyBodyBirth classes? Aren't there others out there?
Yes, there are other childbirth classes. What is different about BabyBodyBirth is that we are a trademarked company with a core set of information to be included in each class so you are getting consistency in classes. At the same time we have unparalleled flexibility. There are many additional units our teachers can include to tailor each session for the particular students in that class (which is also why we use an intake form).
Only BabyBodyBirth gives you the most comprehensive information and the opportunity to receive the information when you need it most. Since building a healthy baby starts with the mother's nutrition, shouldn't you have access to that information early in your pregnancy or, better yet, before you get pregnant?
Another core difference is that we don't put expectations on your birth experience. Current methods of birth instruction are limited to drugs, ‘pain-free’ childbirth, or strictly drug-free natural childbirth. We feel a woman who learns about her body and her options is the best person to determine her course of labor.
Our goal is to take your fears, your gaps in knowledge, and any misinformation or misconceptions you may have regarding birth and fill you with confidence, facts, and the desire to make decisions with your caregiver regarding your baby, your body, your birth.
