Child birth classes?

[Guest guest]

I am hoping for some input from some of the experienced crowd out

there. I need to decide if I need or should take child birth classes.

My mother and sister(has 1 daughter 6 years old) both think that I

dont need to take a child birth class even though this is my first

one. Reasons: Mom, you end up doing your own thing in the long run.

Sister, I spent 300.00 on classes, labored for 30+ hours and then

ended up with a C-section. It was a waste.

My doctor and mental health counselor both have said that since I am

a first time mommy it would be benifical for me to take classes.

So here I am (in case you are not familar with my situation I will be

doing this without the fathers help) trying to decide if I should or

should not take classes and who I should ask to go with me if I do?

I dont really have the extra funds to pay for a class, but I would

find them if enough of you thought it would be a good idea to attend.

This may seem funny, but I watch all the birth stories on TV. My

mother and sister think I am sick (mentally tormenting myself by

watching these on a regular if not daily basis). LOL But I really

enjoy them and find them very educational.

Thanks in advance for the input.

~Hugs~ Shalonda @ 31 weeks with baby boy Malachi