Husband-Coached Childbirth (Fifth Edition): The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
by Robert A. Bradley, Marjie Hathaway, Jay Hathaway, James Hathaway
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Author: James Hathaway, Jay Hathaway, Marjie Hathaway, Robert A. BradleyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-20
ISBN: 055338516X
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Bantam
Book Reviews of Husband-Coached Childbirth (Fifth Edition): The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
Book Review: This book is written for your partner, not the mom-to-be!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit, when I first got pregnant over 10 years ago I did not read this book, although I signed up for Bradley Classes twice. After a great non-medicated and spontaneous hospital birth and then 5 years later a wonderful home birth, I began to teach the method myself. It wasn't until I was studying to become a Bradley Instructor that I read this book. Quite frankly, it made no difference to me once I read it, because the Bradley Method had already become a part of me, my passion. This book is NOT a stand alone guide for the Bradley Method and it should NEVER be used as a substitute for classes.
It's written for the husband (or the partner who is NOT pregnant). It serves little purpose for the pregnant woman, I do not recommend that my moms read this book. I suggest Susan McCutcheons book instead. But I certainly make sure the husbands/partners don't get away without reading this one! Most men don't find it sexist or even outdated. It's perfect for the guy/gal that hasn't a clue and needs some coaching BEFORE they can be a coach themselves. The Bradley Method requires an excellent coach in order for it be effective, this book guides them in that direction.
As far as pictures go, most guys are uncomfortable with pictures of birth and a thoughtful Dr. Bradley knew this. The Hathaways do the best they can to keep the book updated, but to be fair Dr. Bradley wrote this book decades ago. The method is sound and works, just sign up for TRUE 12-week Bradley Classes (anything less is a rip-off) and let your husband read this book! He'll want to take the classes too!
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Summary of Husband-Coached Childbirth (Fifth Edition): The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
Now completely revised and updated for today's parents-to-be...The book that started a revolution in the birthing experience and helped millions of women and their partners to a safe and natural childbirth.
The Bradley Method has changed the way men and women?and the medical establishment?think about childbirth today. Now this new, updated edition of the groundbreaking work by Robert A. Bradley, M.D., has all the information you need to approach a natural childbirth safely, confidently, and wisely. From the reasons to choose the Bradley Method to the steps you will take as your birth day approaches?and after the birth of your baby?this book is designed to help couples share completely in the birthing experience.
?Build better, deeper, and more trusting communication skills with your partner in preparation for a drug-free childbirth
?Learn the physical, emotional, and mental relaxation techniques essential to a natural childbirth
?Discover how you and your doctor can work together toward your natural delivery
?Monitor your weight, nutrition, and your overall well-being during pregnancy
?Use natural prevention methods for the most common pregnancy problems
?Get the most out of the bonding experience you will share with your baby and your partner
With its time-tested wisdom, medical soundness, and reassuring first-person accounts of natural childbirth, this book is the ?gold standard? of childbirth books. The Bradley Method is an essential guide for anyone considering childbirth without unnecessary medications or medical intervention and to share fully in your child?s arrival into the world.
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