preparing for childbirth classes start TONIGHT!

I've been off all week (which has been heaven on earth) and tonight is our first Preparing for Childbirth class at UPMC South (same place as last week). It's the first class in a series of four that will hopefully ready us for what we will experience in February. We are supposed to bring two bed-sized pillows with us and wear comfy clothes.

Here is the official description:

This four week, eight hour prepared childbirth series offers expectant parents an opportunity to receive answers to their questions about giving birth and reviews what typically happens when mom comes to the hospital in labor. Through these classes, parents will learn the signs of labor and comfort measures including relaxation skills and paced breathing, as well as anesthesia options. Moms-to-be and their support persons rehearse for labor to help ease anxiety surrounding the birthing experience. This comprehensive course also addresses post-partum emotions. All instructors are nationally certified childbirth educators. The 4 week course meets on weeknights and is offered at the hospital and our satellite locations. Classes at the hospital include a tour of the birth center and postpartum. Magee-Womens Hospital recommends that expectant parents complete this course 2-4 weeks prior to their due date.

Sounds great, but what I'm picturing in my head is every movie or tv show that has ever visited this topic. Particularly "Baby Mama" -- oooh OOOOH! Guess you had to see it...