What really happens in hospital baby classes? In this one, we go first-timer vs. new dad on everything from induction options and epidurals to “burrito” swaddles, placenta positions, and those intense labor videos they warn you about. Plus: dad squeamishness, hospital fit talk, and a detour into 90s slang vs. Gen-Z speak. We wrap with sports dreams for our boys (wrestling, hockey, golf) and the #1 takeaway: build your birth plan. What we cover * Weekly baby class breakdown (Tues 6–8pm), what to expect, and which sessions are actually useful (CPR/diapering = 💯). * Induction 101, water breaking, tools vs. meds, and how to communicate your preferences. * Placenta position (anterior/posterior), baby positioning (“sunny-side up”), and swaddle “burritos.” * Epidural talk, being a supportive partner, and getting mentally ready for the delivery room. * Squeamish dads, hospital comfort fits, and shared calendars to survive the season. * Books vs. classes: learning week-by-week pregnancy changes and staying calm through scares. * Tangent time: 90s slang vs. Gen-Z…and future sports plans for the kids. ⏱️ Key Moments * 00:00 – Lights, mics, action: Ep. 6 kickoff & why we celebrate small wins. * 00:42 – Baby classes preview (authentic, no prep on purpose). * 02:12 – Schedule & format: weekly evening classes; what’s actually engaging. * 03:34 – The “lecture” problem vs. hands-on sessions (CPR, diapering). * 05:17 – Induction options, breaking water, tools vs. meds; knowing your boundaries. * 06:53 – Why a birth plan matters (what you want & what you don’t). * 08:07 – First real kicks & “talking” to baby; anterior placenta explained. * 09:29 – “Sunny-side up,” breech talk, and…the “burrito” pin story. 🌯 * 12:20 – The labor videos: how intense do they get? Being present - being squeamish. * 14:00 – Hospital fit & comfort: shoes, sweats, and long hours on your feet. * 15:20 – Epidural debate at home (pain tolerance, timing, expectations). * 16:15 – Gen-Z lingo vs. 90s slang…Rizz, sigma, “all that & a bag of chips.” 😅 * 19:31 – Classes vs. reality: they mostly reinforce what you already know. * 21:12 – Using books (“week-by-week”) + classes to stay calm through scares. * 24:00 – Sports dreams: wrestling, hockey, golf/tennis; safe contact & cost talk. * 26:11 – Cutting weight the right way (lessons learned from youth wrestling). * 30:14 – Takeaways: be present, absorb what helps, and finalize your birth plan. * 32:21 – Outro: who we are, what’s next, and why “life happens” is the point. 💡 Takeaways * Make a birth plan early, then refine it as classes progress. * Communicate clearly with staff about induction/epidural preferences. * Be present for your partner—massage, advocate, and stay calm. * Use a mix of learning (classes + books/podcasts) and expect a few tangents along the way. 👉 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for real dad talk every week.💬 Drop a comment: What’s one thing your baby class taught you that actually helped?📲 Follow & tag us: * @dadish * Hosts: @regeequiroz | @jcberks25 🔥 If you’re reading this, you’re part of the movement. Let’s keep raising the future—together. 🧢 🔍 dad podcast, dadish podcast, new dad classes, hospital baby class tips, birth plan template, induction vs epidural, anterior placenta, sunny-side up baby, newborn CPR class, diapering class, labor video reaction, supportive partner in labor, 90s slang vs Gen-Z, wrestling youth sports, hockey for kids, golf for kids, parenting podcast 2025, new dads advice, pregnancy week by week, first-time dad tips
