Especially in the first pregnancy, but also in the following ones, One of the activities that should be marked on the pregnancy agenda are the childbirth preparation classes, which will help us face that crucial moment more relaxed and safe.
In the preparation classes they will not only introduce us to key concepts of pregnancy, childbirth and baby care, but also serve us as a practice and also have an emotional function.
They serve us as a practice, because in these classes we are going to do exercises that will keep us in shape, especially if we follow a daily routine already before starting the classes and even when the course is finished. It is good, if there is no contraindication, exercise until the time of delivery.
This will contribute to our health, that of the baby and our physical fitness in order to cope with labor and postpartum. If we have no medical problems and the pregnancy is not complicated or risky, we will be sure to do some exercise.
In addition, another essential practice that we are going to do in childbirth preparation courses is that of bids and breathing in childbirth. They will teach us what is the right way to push, how to do it, and everything about breathing in the active dilation phase and in the expulsive phase.
We will learn how contractions occur physiologically and why adequate breathing can relieve pain ... And at the same time they should provide us with information on other methods, pharmacological or not, of pain relief.
It might seem that knowing a lot about these issues can be a bit scary, and I won't say that I was getting sweaty when I saw what that great moment was going to be like and how a baby of that size was going to get out of my body ... But the The feeling of knowing what is going to happen also gives you security and confidence, although it is logical to feel restless.
In addition to all this, we can ask our midwife or matron our questions in a direct and close communication path. And if you are lucky and your hospital organizes visits to the delivery rooms and dilatation rooms, you can do it with the group.
The father and the companions, important in the preparatory classes
If possible, they agree that the father goes to these classes of companion, is one more way to get involved in pregnancy and will also go calmer to childbirth. To be interested in these classes is a gesture of responsibility and commitment in the upbringing, and at the same time the bond with the future mother and the baby is reinforced, feeling it closer.
Further, Dad can learn to have an important role in pregnancy, helping to relieve frequent discomfort to your woman through massage techniques, and can also help during childbirth, where her role is also important.
Of course, we don't forget about basic newborn care that in many occasions the father is the first to put into practice (clean the meconium or take care of belly buttons…)
Finally, go to childbirth preparation classes too will put us in touch with other pregnant women, we can share our doubts, fears, experiences ... Some friends have made good friendships, and common outings even after babies are born.
It is beneficial to interact with other women in the same situation, it distracts us and we have a good time. Keeping your mind busy and spending time feeling good is also important in pregnancy.
In short, as you see childbirth preparation classes bring many important things for our physical and emotional well-being.
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