Listen up! If you are having a baby, read this: TAKE A CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS! If you do nothing else to prepare for birth you should still do this. I have seen over and over again how much better people who take childbirth education classes are able to cope with labor and this study shows that.
80.5% of those who attended childbirth education classes had a vaginal delivery versus just 58.5% or those who didn’t attend classes. Those who attended classes also had a lower rate of vacuum extraction: just 7.5% vs 22.6% of those who did not take classes. That is a HUGE difference!
Read the study here: https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.13016
Need recommendations for great childbirth education classes? Just talk to me! There are LOTS of great options in the Treasure Valley. You will definitely be able to find one that fits in your schedule, suits your preferences, and is interesting and fun!
La Luz Midwifery attends home births throughout the Treasure Valley, ID including Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, Kuna, Eagle, Emmett and the surrounding areas. Please call today for your free consultation to find out if midwifery care is a good fit for you!
