Childbirth Preparation Class {Day 1}

Today was Day 1 of our Childbirth Preparation Class. We are taking it at St Luke's Hospital (where I work and where Pierce will be delivered). We decided to take our time and instead of having it all day on a Saturday, we went for breaking up the class into 4 different sessions. The remaining classes will be held on the next three Tuesday's. This class entails becoming more physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for the birth of Pierce. It will include coaching, breathing and relaxation techniques as well as the birth process as a whole. We will learn more about pain management of labor and even the unplanned cesarean birth.

Day 1 began with us and 6 other couples. (And of course, small world, we even knew one couple!) I had been awaiting this day for months! Mainly because it shows how close we are to seeing Pierce, but also because I knew it would show Scottie how important he is in this process.

A few key things from today's class:

• The average labor is 12 to 16 hours!
• Only 12% of women's waters will break before they go into labor
• 25% of St Luke's patients will have a c-section
• There is no need to go to the hospital until contractions are 5 minutes apart

But most importantly, I am thinking we need to make our hospital bag now!!! Just in case... :) 

I can hardly wait for next week's class...