An early pregnancy class can be an awesome way to get your pregnancy off to a great start and to enjoy your pregnancy with less worry. Here are FIVE reasons we suggest an early pregnancy class. (If you are in the Dallas area, we highly suggest ours!)
1. Sort out truth from fiction.
“Can I have coffee?”
“Can I keep up my exercise routine?”
“I had a glass of wine at a wedding before I knew I was pregnant – will that effect my baby?”
We’ve heard all these questions and so many more! in fact, most expecting couples have these types questions. An early pregnancy class can help you sort out what the research suggests and what advice is outdated or even just an old wives tale so you can enjoy your pregnancy with less worry.
2. It’s all about the belly…and what it does to the rest of your body! There is a reason why What to Expect When You are Expecting is such a popular book for pregnant ladies. Everyone wonders what to expect! From the way your body changes at each stage of pregnancy to your sex life and your emotions, an early pregnancy class can help you know what to expect and why. Not only can you know what to expect, we’ve got some great ideas for helping some of those discomforts that may come along with a growing belly.
3. The baby *is* coming out at the end, start thinking about how you want that to happen. The goal of pregnancy is to have a baby, but thinking about how that baby is coming out can be both exciting and scary. An early pregnancy class can help you think about your options and start communicating your dreams now with those who will be helping on the big day. Learning about and thinking through these issues is WAY easier earlier in pregnancy rather than later and may even effect the choices that you make now in terms of childbirth preparation. An early pregnancy class can also help you connect with the resources that will lead you to an amazing birth, whatever that looks like for you!
4. Eating for two. Nutrition in pregnancy is important, but usually not as hard as it may seem. Nutrition is another area where old wives tales may be more common than research. Our early pregnancy class can help you make good choices for your baby’s needs and make your belly happy as well.
5. It’s fun! It really is! An early pregnancy class is a great time to meet other expectant parents who are excited about what the next few months hold. No matter what else you have going on, you know you will have a lot in common! Your instructor will be excited for you and encouraging and members of the class may end up being your biggest cheerleaders. Your instructor will be available after the class for phone calls and emails, so taking this class ensures that you have an expert as close as your phone.
We know a great class!
Great Expectations Doulas offer early pregnancy classes in the Dallas area. The class is approximately 2 hours and covers all of the above but we also include some fun freebies including a gift certificate the Nappy Shoppe (a lovely parenting boutique store), discounts for other local resources and a few pregnancy samples to take home and enjoy. The class fee covers both parents, though both do not have to attend, and includes a workbook to take home. We are excited about seeing you and helping you start preparing for an amazing pregnancy and birth!
Register for our next early pregnancy class HERE.