Is birthing class necessary?

Is birthing class necessary?

“Taking a course is not a requirement; you’ll get to give birth no matter what,” says Heidi Murkoff, author of What to Expect When You’re Expecting (Workman Publishing). “It’s just that they call it ‘childbirth preparation’ for a reason: it helps prepare you.

Do you shave before giving birth?

Our current advice is that you don’t shave or wax your pubic area just prior to giving birth, as this increases your risk of infection, especially if you have an operative procedure like a caesarean section.

Do you poop during birth?

In fact, most women do poop during labor. It can happen more than once while you’re pushing, but it’s most common right before the baby crowns. The bottom line: Don’t worry about it. It’s all in a day’s work for a labor room pro, who will clean it up with some gauze or a clean towel.

Can I wear a bra during labor?

If you won’t be taking a dip and don’t plan on moving around much during labor, you might choose to simply wear a nursing bra. You can use a thin sheet or blanket for modesty and comfort.

Do I have to wear a hospital gown when giving birth?

You don’t have to wear the gown: Not into rocking the standard-issue hospital gown on the day you meet your baby? You don’t have to. Most people choose to wear the gown because it’s easier, but you can wear your own clothes, if you prefer. Many women end up giving birth naked anyway, so you might not even need clothes.

Can I wear my own gown during C section?

20 What To Wear: You Can Bring Your Own Birthing Gown (Also, it wasn’t created as a fashion statement, that’s for sure.) Although a hospital gown will typically be handed to you without question, you don’t have to wear it. Simply tell the nurse that you have brought your own gown or you prefer to wear what you have on.