Take it from an ICU nurse on what she says about taking a childbirth class. There are so many options for childbirth classes, that it can actually be overwhelming! There is definitely something for everyone. I encourage you to think about who the provider of information is and where their theories arose from. For example, if you’re taking a childbirth class at the hospital where you plan to birth, then realize the information provided will be coming from a place that is in line with hospital protocol. Their data might not be congruent with nation or world wide data or in your particular best interest since the education is not individualized. Online classes can be informative but lacks interaction to get information that pertains to you. Hands on practice of comfort measures is a benefit of in person childbirth classes.

Overall, any science backed information we learn, empowers us in the journey to becoming parents for the first or second or multiple times. Here’s a video from a great resource, Birth Education Center. Take it from an ICU Nurse about whether or not taking a childbirth education class is right for you!