Even if this isn't your first baby, childbirth classes can prepare you for what's to come on delivery day.

s a relatively new mother of one, I won't be the first (and certainly not the last) to tell you that when it comes to having a baby, nothing can duplicate the actual experience (not that you'd really want a dry run of labor anyway!). However, a little education can go a long way in boosting your confidence and dispelling the many myths about Labor Day.

That's where childbirth classes come in: They're as close as you're going to get to giving birth, so it's well worth your while to attend. Most moms-to-be opt for classes at their ob-gyn's hospital of choice, and some take private sessions run by independent educators. But every student will leave class wiser (and perhaps a bit queasier), better prepared for the big day ahead—moms and dads alike.

That's where childbirth classes come in: They're as close as you're going to get to giving birth, so it's well worth your while to attend. Most moms-to-be opt for classes at their ob-gyn's hospital of choice, and some take private sessions run by independent educators. But every student will leave class wiser (and perhaps a bit queasier), better prepared for the big day ahead—moms and dads alike.