The All-вЂ‹in-вЂ‹One class is geared for couples who want to В«get it over withВ» in one marathon 6 hour day. We took the All-вЂ‹in-вЂ‹One class and the Labor & Delivery. We decided to take a couple of classes to relieve some of our anxiety regarding this wonderful event. Wifey and I are going to have our first little one. So I guess IвЂ™m a fan of the prenatal classes (and the online sleep classes are decent too), but not the social activities. No place to put your stuff, people squished in everywhere, and hokey music. So I tried the music class and it was so crowded I was relieved to leave after 30 minutes. Apparently the people in the music class just hang out for a few minutes before going home and there isnвЂ™t really a play group per se.

I tried to go to a play group here and after 5 minutes I was the only one there. Update: I wonвЂ™t take a star off for this but I am revising my review. IвЂ™m sure IвЂ™ll take more classes here, or possibly some of the online ones. The shop out front seems a bit expensive, but it is fun to look around. I was impressed with the presenters for both classes we took (breastfeeding and newborn care), and they gave us good printed materials too. The chairs arenвЂ™t the greatest, but they arenвЂ™t awful, either. I just wish we lived closer, or that they offered weekend classes, or more classes in other locations, since Edina is quite a drive for us in rush hour traffic. They were natural friendly, but completely based on scientific/вЂ‹medical research, which was perfect for us. A great experience I will definitely treasure. After spending 6 weeks with my group, you truly witness a transformation in each new mom, from anxiety and worry to confidence that comes with the beauty of finally вЂknowingвЂ™ your baby. Amma prides itself on helping you вЂbuild your tribeвЂ™ by helping connect you to other new moms, experts, great products & resources. 5 hours would have been plenty of time us). I docked off a star because I felt like 2 hours got to be a bit long for each class ( 1. I would definitely recommend this class to all new moms.

These are things I wouldnвЂ™t have known about without hearing first hand how they worked for the other moms in my class. They carry a bunch of вЂtricks of the tradeвЂ™, products that make being a parent easier: (for me, the best things I purchased were the Dohm white noise maker & the MerlinвЂ™s Magic Sleep Suit). Another thing I really liked was the shop at Amma. You can also weigh your baby on-вЂ‹site every week, which was wonderful for me to ensure my little girl was gaining the appropriate weight with breastfeeding. You grow pretty close to your group & most groups stay in touch after Amma classes are done. A big take-вЂ‹away for me? Getting ready for class each week! It helped me figure out time management with a newborn. We shared struggles & some tears in class.

Other moms were sharing in the same struggles & opening up. The class not only helped me learn more about valid topics, it made me feel normal. Our instructor, Vickie was kind and very knowledgeable. Much of the class is an вЂopenвЂ™ format where you share your thoughts/вЂ‹feelings with the group. Each week, you cover a relevant topic such as Adjustments to Parenthood, Sleep, Relationship Changes, Breastfeeding, & Going Back to Work. My group was composed of 8 other new moms. Amma seems to have fixed itвЂ™s uncomfortable chair problem I read about in the other reviewsвЂ¦ they now have very comfortable chairs & they keep the classrooms very conducive to newborns (dim light, the noise machine if the babies are fussing, diapers/вЂ‹wipes if you need them, Brest Friend & Boppy pillows to use). Your teacher also asks that you meet outside of the classroom with your group 1 time each week.

The class was $ 150 for 6 weeks (each class runs 2 hours) & is usually run by either a nurse or a lactation consultant (sometimes both). Because the first few weeks of being a new mom can be overwhelming & isolating, I thought this would be a good way to connect with other new moms & learn some tips & tricks. Took the 6 week вЂNew MamaвЂ™ class here after hearing recommendations from friends, our hospital & our doula.

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