Since the Bradley method was first introduced in 1970, a growing number of expectant parents have opted for natural childbirth, knowing that it's safer than medicated or surgical delivery. But where can parents-to-be go for information on how to have a successful Bradley birth? This book provides all the answers, offering sound advice on how to prepare physically for labor and what to expect during each of its stages. Photos & line drawings.
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In 1968, I started teaching childbirth to a few friends, and in the next year I completed my first teacher-training course at the American Institute of Family Relations. Read the first page
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The other reviews were bang-on with this one. It's just an updated version of Dr. Bradley's book. However, it was still written in the 80s and the pictures really reflect this. There is a lot of bush. A lot. So be prepared. The written content and full diagrams of the uterus/cervix and how everything works is a nice change from the cut-in-half diagrams we are all used to.
Things like guided relaxation and meditation really work for me, so if you are this type of person this book is fantastic. I also do not want anyone besides my husband in the room with me while I am in labour, so if that's something you are into this book is also on point.
As much as I want a natural birth, I am being induced and have a higher risk of complications. It is also more likely that I will be confined to the hospital bed. The active labour position that is recommended works if you must stay in bed and that is what sold me on this method.
I am not the hippie type, and it is hard to find other women who want a natural birth who are the same. Thus, I am fairly limited to reading books about it.
Things like guided relaxation and meditation really work for me, so if you are this type of person this book is fantastic. I also do not want anyone besides my husband in the room with me while I am in labour, so if that's something you are into this book is also on point.
As much as I want a natural birth, I am being induced and have a higher risk of complications. It is also more likely that I will be confined to the hospital bed. The active labour position that is recommended works if you must stay in bed and that is what sold me on this method.
I am not the hippie type, and it is hard to find other women who want a natural birth who are the same. Thus, I am fairly limited to reading books about it.
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If you really want a "How To" style book, then go for McCutcheon's "Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way". I liked the structure and the illustrations and found it much more practical, to the point, and helpful than Bradley's "Husband-Coached Childbirth". Yes, it has lots of photos of completely nude women being coached by male partners clad only in short shorts. And you may ask, "Was it necessary to show the women nude?" And then you may ask, "Hey, why aren't the men completely nude, too? How sexist!" But let's be realistic about the time frame that McCutcheon's book was originally published and what might have been allowable from a legal standpoint. (Just kidding, folks, I don't really want the men to be depicted in the buff, too.) Maybe the photos in McCutcheon's book need updating, but I found their outdatedness amusing, not offensive. And it's not like the female anatomy has changed since it was published. I personally don't want a childbirth book devoid of realistic photos. I found it useful to see photos and diagrams of what to do and what really happens. In any case, birthing a baby involves a lot of nudity, blood, and guts. If you're too squeamish to look at fairly clean pictures of nude women in the various stages of giving birth, maybe you should reconsider having children. Parenthood is not for prudes.
"Husband-Coached Childbirth", on the other hand, has absolutely no diagrams, no photos, no outline, no charts, no helpful visual aids, and nothing to give structure to all the endless prose. My husband and I found it boring and hard to follow. Go ahead and buy it if you want a rather smarmy history lesson, but you don't need it. Don't reject McCutcheon's book just because of photos that show it like it is (and all those great '80s hairstyles!). If you really intend to use the Bradley method, buy this book and sign up for some classes.
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This book helped me to understand what the physiology is behind labor -- what your body is actually doing, and how to get out of the way of your uterus in order to let it do its job.
I made copies of the most important chapters and put them in my husband's lunch box to read when he had time during the day. We practiced relaxation techniques to prepare us for the birth of our first child.
We had a drug-free, intervention-free birth with 30 minutes of pushing and 5 hours of labor. The Bradley method worked wonders for us! My husband says he "swears by it." :)
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Great book for anyone interested in Bradley Method natural childbirth
I would highly recommend this book for any couple looking to learn more about Bradley Method natural childbirth and/or those who might not have access to go to an actual Bradley... Read more
Published on Mar 25 2010 by A. Hickey
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Must read book for all natural birth mothers!!!
I just finished this book...very easy to read. Very good book for someone looking to have a natural birth. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2009 by Sarah Almeida
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This book is just amazing and worked perfectly for me and my husband. With our first child we followed pretty much everything in this book during my labor and I did it all... Read more
Published on Sep 19 2007 by M. Powers
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This book was a wonderful tool in my child birthing experience. I recommend that all expecting mothers read this book for the best experience in child birthing. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004 by PATTIE ANDERSON
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Very educational
Okay, I have not yet birthed a baby as I am 33 weeks pregnant, so I can't make any claims regarding the use of the information I received from this book regarding labor. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004 by RikaRae
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The Joy of Natural Childbirth
I am compelled to comment, after reading the other reviews, the book is great, pictures could be more current, maybe a revision. But the human body doesn't change. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by Tamara
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Great Guide to the Bradley Method!
In many respects, the Bradley Method is much more "natural" method of childbirth than the better-known Lamaze. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2004 by Kelly B. Harris
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Amazing
I took a Bradley Class found it very informative and enlighting. At this time I also ordered the Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way, book (by Susan McCutcheon), my husband and I... Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by A reader from Hawaii!
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Could have been better
I agree with other reviewers that you need other material to read also. One idea that comes across in this book is that noone needs medication from a Dr and of course that may not... Read more
Published on Feb 27 2004
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Please don't follow the ideas in this book
After 26 hours of labor the doctor finally convinced me that we had to sucction my baby out. I had studied the bradley book and method and really believed in it. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2004 by Shale
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