When you are due your 1st scan (approx 14 weeks pregnant) you have a talk then with your midwife, she puts you through what's going to happen in the up coming months ahead, then she will ask you if you are keen on parenting classes. I told her at the time >yes!! But I went once and never went back, in fact I had spoken to a number of moms & dads that said they wernt keen on them at all, and how nothing prepares you for labour.

Then there are women that love the classes & found them intresting and helpful ...I just didn't...But that don't mean you will hate them...You may like attending...Give it a go and see.


At my 14 week scan I was asked a lot of questions not just about parenting classes, but my birth plan also ect...If your midwife don't talk to you about such classes, then you must ask her.

I forgot to mention...When you do see your baby for the 1st time on the monitor and they give you the scan pic.....Nothing can wipe the smile from your face, and you find yourself showing everyone :d <--looking like this


good luck

My doctor at the maternity proposed them at my 7th month consultation...You can ask at the hospital or clinic where you're having your baby...And you book the lessons directly at the maternity

good luck with the baby :wink:

My doctor brought them up to me at about 21 weeks im now 27 weeks I told her I do them but im not to keen on them...My classes are starten in october n im due nov 22 so...The doctor might bring it up at ne time or u can prolly ask her/him about them

Missymaru
hey I never had one of those talks with a midwife. I don't even have a mid wife just a nurse and Dr.

You can ask your dr or ob 'bout it. Usually clinics or hospitals conduct their own programme. It will be my first time to have a baby as well so my husband and I decided to take ante-natal classes. The programme is very extensive and it covers topics on pre & post pregnancy, delivery, caring for your baby, breastfeeding and so on....The programme usually takes a month, 4 sessions a week, 1-2 hours a day. They usually fill up immediately so if you are interested, I recommend you sign up very soon. I am thinking of taking my classes between 7th - 8th month.