Once you’ve decided on a type of childbirth class, how do you pick a teacher? Ask these questions before you sign up:
1. What is your certification? (Ideally,
the instructor is certified by Lamaze, Bradley, the International
Childbirth Education Association or another national group.)
2. How long have you been teaching these
courses?
3. What do you cover in your class?
4. What is your basic philosophy about
childbirth?
5. How do you feel about medication and
induction?
6. How would you deal with a hospital’s
protocols if they don’t match your own approach?
7. What are the outcomes of your students’
births? (Perhaps you can talk to a few of the instructor’s past
clients.)
8. How many couples are in your class?
(You’ll get more personal attention in a small class.)
9. What is the time commitment?
10. Are you a lactation consultant? (This is
a bonus if you’re planning to breastfeed.)
Read more on childbirth from FitPregnancy.com:
Labor
and Delivery: Birth stories and your birthing
options
Be Prepared: Knowing what to expect is key
Create Your Own
Birth Plan: Get tips here and print it out for your
doctor
Labor
Playlists: Tunes to get you through the big day
