Husband-Coached Childbirth : The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley, Ashley Montagu Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Husband-Coached Childbirth : The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
Book Review: Skip this and get Ms. McCutcheon's book instead
Summary: 2 Stars
Being the dutiful book-worm that I am, I thought I should go to the "source" to understand the Bradley method. I would say that only 10-20% of this book was useful. It is hopelessly outdated, despite being a "revised edition"; Bradley spends the majority of the time railing/advocating against "standard" birth practices (heavy use of anaesthesia, no dads in the delivery room, etc.) that may have been the norm when he first began developing his method, but are no longer. In short, he's preaching to the choir. I read the whole thing and promised I would pick out the salient parts for my husband...those parts would comprise maybe 10 pages. So, my advice is: skip this and get McCutcheon's book instead, which is more up to date and more practical.Book Review: Old fashioned, patronizing, conservative approach
Summary: 1 Stars
I was extremely disasppointed with this book. The tone caters to the lowest intellectual common denominator with overly simplistic, obvious commentary. The language and voice are stilted, and Bradley ruins content that could otherwise be useful. His statements regarding the impact of diet and drugs on the fetus are in many cases inaccurate and misleading. In addition, he makes continual references to god which are unnecessary and add no value.I would not recommend this book to anyone.
Book Review: The ONLY way to give birth!
Summary: 5 Stars
You CAN achieve your ideal birth with the Badley Method. You may not even know what your ideal birth is until you enlighten yourself with this natural childbirth method that is really just common sense. I believe that the key to good parenting is having the desire & ambition to gain knowledge in order to make educated decisions on the health & well-being of your child. I am a 22 year old woman who, 3 months ago, gave birth to a beautiful 9 1/2 pound girl; in the water, in the privacy of my home. I wouldn't change a thing about the decisions we made for my pregnancy or her birth & infancy. In fact, I believe in the Bradley Method so much I am now training to be an instructor. It is essential to take the 12 class series in addition to reading this book. ...
Book Review: Great source of "Bradly"information, and for Bradley fans...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am going to be a broken record, and tell you , do not get this book, without getting "Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way". I am a Bradley fan all around.. but I too am a fan of getting my info. from women who have "been there, done that!" He is a great advocate for women, and their needs, and their ability to have a natural birth... It is a great method, and he did women a great service - "restarting" the natural "movement"... get it used,or at the library, and as a companion book (and for the husband?)... and I agree... despite what may be implied... even thought I went naturally, yes, it did hurt - bad... but I was given the knowledge, confidence, and techniques to overcome and conquer with style! :) Good Luck!!Book Review: It really works!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is excellent preparation for Natural Childbirth (if you also take the Bradley Method Classes). My husband and I read this book and Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon. Both are essential if you want to have a wonderful pregnancy and childbirth experience. We planned on a hospital birth with an OB/GYN, but eventually switched to a birthing center and a midwife. It was the best decision! We had a perfectly healthy delivery & little girl... or should I say big girl at 8 pounds 12 ounces! We had NO interventions at all! My husband was an excellent coach, and I don't think I could have done it without his help. The Bradley Method really gets the husbands involved. This book should be read before you even get pregnant or soon thereafter!