What classes should first-time parents actually take before the baby arrives?
In this episode, Chelsea breaks down the most common options, including hospital childbirth classes, Lamaze, HypnoBirthing, the Bradley Method, infant CPR, breastfeeding education, lactation support, and newborn-care classes.
You’ll hear how to decide which classes are worth your time, what hospital-based classes may leave out, and why finding a lactation professional before birth can make those early feeding days much easier.
Chelsea also names the class most couples never think to take: preparation for the relationship transition.
Because couples can spend hours learning how to swaddle a baby and almost no time learning how to handle the 3 a.m. disagreement about whose turn it is.
This episode will help expecting parents prepare not only for birth and newborn care, but also for communication, mental load, stress, roles, and becoming parents as a team.
Topics include:
• Best classes for first-time parents
• Hospital birth classes vs. independent birth education
• Lamaze, HypnoBirthing, and the Bradley Method
• Infant CPR and newborn-care classes
• Prenatal breastfeeding and lactation support
• Preparing your relationship before baby
• Dividing responsibilities after birth
• Communication and mental load for new parents
Prep for Us helps expecting couples prepare for the relationship transition into parenthood so they can communicate clearly, share the load, and stay connected after the baby arrives.
Prep for Us: How to Prepare Your Relationship for a Baby | Postpartum Together
