Session One

Tonight was our 1st of five prenatal classes and I can't say we're overly impressed. I'm not sure what I expected, but the class was incredibly heteronormative (to the point of near sexism) and since we're somewhat alternative, I suppose you could say, we felt as though most of the teachings were not parallel to our beliefs & desires.

At the end of the class I spoke to the instructor & asked if things like natural birth & home births would be spoken of and it seems like these will be covered, but perhaps not to the extent that I was hoping. I'm starting to realize that paying extra for a few private classes may have been more up our alley -- but since we were trying to save the cash, the group sessions at the local health unit seemed like a good idea (at the time). I just hope that the class on labour & the class on breastfeeding are informative enough to make up for my disappointment in this first session.

For those of you with children, did you attend any sort of prenatal class? What was covered & what did you wish was covered? Did you do group or private lessons? I'm sure these things differ depending on where you all live, but I would love some insight.

At least there were cookies & cheese at break time.