Are antenatal classes helpful/needed?

Never attended as I was pregnant in 2020 during lockdown so there was no class conducted. But friends who went said it is beneficial esp if u are caring for ur baby yourselves. Good to learn abt breastfeeding techniques too as I struggled as a FTM then. Now pregnant with no.2 I'm hoping to go for one

I attended with my husband as first time parents. it's not really a must to attend but it's good to have, as it prepares you and your spouse mentally, so you guys won't freak out when handling the baby. my husband still applies some of the techniques he learnt from the class for our no.2 baby.

if both new parents are the only ones looking after baby, then you will have to attend. do find classes with hands on training so you know how to bathe, carry, wrap baby if your parents / experienced nanny helper looking after, then class is not really needed

Hi Mummies, Antenetal classes are good. They prepare you to an extend on what all changes you can expect with a newborn. Although we can never be fully prepared for the baby but this is good to not get a shock as a FTM

I thought the private classes were super expensive and not exactly a need. But in the end I went to the KKH antenatal one at the last minute and for the price and content I felt more prepared for my first baby.

Not really necessary but it’s fun to experience with your spouse :) At least get to be hands on for awhile during the class.

Didnt attend any classes though when i had firstborn. Hubby learned while watching videos at hosp (coz it kept repeating lol)

I am also ftm, dont think will attend coz first month will have confinement nanny, i think can learn from her hhe

It’s good to attend. So both of you have a better idea what’s happening and what to expect.

Do you all mind sharing how much is it? Like a rough range