What Are Birthing Classes and Why Do They Matter?

The Purpose of Birthing Classes – More Than Just Breathing Techniques

Birthing classes are important for new parents. They help you learn about the birthing process, how to manage pain, and the basics of caring for your baby. In these classes, you will explore different techniques that can make the experience of giving birth easier and more manageable, and provide information about the postpartum period.  The classes will have a special focus on  preventing sleep issues, developing bilingualism and managing the emotional impact of parenthood. They are not just about learning how to breathe; they provide a full understanding of what to expect during childbirth and how to take care of your newborn.

Our Types of Birthing Classes and Our Focus Areas

At Simply Our Child, we offer birthing classes with a special focus on:

  • Bilingualism from birth. This means we help parents to raise their children in more than one language starting from a young age.
  • Expat Life: Our classes provide tips on how to handle the challenges of motherhood without the support of relatives, in another country with a different culture.
  • Gentle Parenting and Gentle Sleep Training: We introduce gentle parenting techniques and the most reliable sleep practices.These approaches help establish a loving and healthy relationship between parents and their children.

How Birthing Classes Help You to Prepare for Labor and Delivery

Birthing classes teach more than just breathing techniques. Some midwives will show you how to breathe through contractions and how to relax your pelvic floor muscles. However, knowing about the entire birthing process is crucial. This knowledge helps you feel more confident and calm. When you have more information, you can make better choices during pregnancy and childbirth. This is what we call comprehensive childbirth education. More information leads to more power, more self-determination, and less anxiety.

When and Where Should You Take Birthing Classes?

It is best to start birthing classes during your second or third trimester of pregnancy. This timing allows enough time to learn and prepare before the big day. Classes are available in many places, including consultori and hospitals, so you can find one that fits your schedule. We provide a crash course to receive all the information in  two days.

Are Birthing Classes Worth It? The Truth Behind the Question

Common Myths and Misconceptions About Birthing Classes

There are some common myths about birthing classes. Here are two important ones:

Myth #1: Birthing Classes Are Only for mothers:

While these classes are great for couples, they also empower both parents individually. It helps to have two empowered parents to create and sustain a healthy, joyous and peaceful birth and postpartum period. Together, they can create a birth plan, learn how to support each other, and understand how to care for their baby in the first months.

Myth #2: You Must Follow the Midwife or Doctor:

You can and should be an active participant in your birth. You have the right to express your wishes and needs during the process.

Do Birthing Classes Really Help Reduce Labor Pain and Anxiety?

Yes, they do! Birthing classes provide excellent tools for managing pain during labor. These classes provide parents with information about when to ask for pain relief and how to cope with the challenges of childbirth. These skills can lead to a more positive birth experience.

What Real Parents Say – Experiences from Those Who Attended Classes

Birthing classes are helpful not only for first-time parents but also for those expecting second or further births. For example, a second-time parent can use the class to reflect on their first birth experience. They can think about what they want to change for the next time. Plus, it’s a great chance to build a connection with other parents and healthcare providers.

Can You Replace Birthing Classes with Online Research?

While online research can provide information, it is not the same as attending a birthing class. Studies show that classes help reduce anxiety through hands-on direct experience. Online research lacks personal contact, and it can be confusing to navigate through the many websites about pregnancy and childbirth.

Are Birthing Classes Necessary for Every Expecting Parent?

Who Benefits the Most from Attending Birthing Classes?

Everyone can benefit from birthing classes. They increase the awareness of the mother and help the father support his partner better. When both parents are prepared, they create a positive environment during birth. This helps produce healthy hormones that are good for both the parents and the baby.

Are Birthing Classes Essential for First-Time Parents?

Yes, they are highly recommended! First-time parents should consider taking more than one class to find the best fit for their birth style.

How Partners Play a Key Role in Birthing Class Preparation

Our birthing classes are designed with families in mind. There is always time during the classes for questions. No question is too small or silly. Partners are encouraged to participate and learn together.

The Key Benefits of Birthing Classes for Expecting Parents

Building Confidence and Reducing the Fear of Childbirth

Attending birthing classes helps build confidence. The more you know, the less fear you will have about childbirth. Having fear at this time is totally normal, but in most cases evaluating the possible options before giving birth helps to reduce fear and anxiety.

Learning Essential Breathing and Pain Management Techniques

You will learn important breathing techniques and pain management skills that can make a big difference during labor. For example, how the partner can help to reduce the perception of the pain, how to manage the first contraction, different techniques that are natural pain killers.

Understanding Medical Interventions and Birth Plans

Birthing classes also help you understand what medical interventions might happen and how to create a birth plan that reflects your wishes. It’s important to trust the medical specialists at this complex time.

The Birth Rarely Happens as Planned or Imagined

It has been proven that birth classes help things to go as planned, but sometimes, things do not go as planned during birth. This can be due to many factors that are not in your control. It is important to remember that it is okay if things change. In birthing classes, you will learn what is manageable and what is beyond your control.

Simply Our Child, Birth Classes in Milan – Your Trusted Partner for a Confident Birth

Why Choose Simply Our Child’s Courses

In addition to how to give birth to your child and take care of them in the first months, we offer a unique approach that includes valuable information about your baby’s sleep and multiculturalism. We teach parents how to raise multilingual children or develop a bilingual brain.

Personalized and Flexible Learning – In-Person and Online Options

We provide a crash course that can be completed in just two days, either in person in Milan or online. We organize the course every month so you can choose the best period for you. This flexibility allows you to choose the timing that works best for you.

Expert-Led Classes Designed for Both Parents

Our classes are led by experienced professionals, with different specializations to focus on both the medical  and emotional aspects of birth. Sara Righetti, an educational consultant, Lucrezia Butera, a psychologist, and Marzia Ferrero, a midwife.

Start Your Journey with Simply Our Child – Enroll in a Birth Class in Milan Today

Are you ready to start your journey? Complete the form HERE, and we will contact you with all the information you need and the dates for the next course.