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Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition |  | Author: Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
Creators: Erick Ingraham, Robert A. Bradley
Publisher: Plume
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Sub
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 0452276594
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.45
EAN: 9780452276598
ASIN: 0452276594
Publication Date: July 1, 1996
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Product Description
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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 Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way Revised Edition March 15, 2010
Carrie E. Thomas (Colorado)
If you are expecting a baby, this is the only book you need, unless you are having your baby at home, then I would also reccomend Special Delivery by Rahima Baldwin, very good as well. This book is great for both you and your husband. It tells you what you are experiancing at every moment and what to expect & how to breath properly. Awesome!!
Wonderful, Informative book! March 15, 2010
DuCette's (WA, USA)
I came across this book over four years ago when we decided to try the Bradley Method (R) with the birth of our second child. It made an 180 degree difference for us and so many people we know. I loved how much the books educated us and helped to empower us to search out our options. Very informative!
 Very informative and practical March 13, 2010
Deborah M. Silvia
Overview: This book is written by a trained Bradley Method instructor and is intended to be read alongside Bradley childbirth classes. Unfortunately, these classes are not available where we live. The Bradley Method of childbirth is also known as "husband-coached childbirth," therefore much of this book is addressed toward the husband or coach. It deals primarily in relaxation-based pain management.
Part I: Getting Ready
The first nine chapters of this book are dedicated to general topics for preparing for birth during early and mid-pregnancy. Covered topics include nutrition, choosing a doctor, and choosing a childbirth teacher. There is also a very informative comparison made between the Bradley Method and Lamaze. I found it pretty heavily against Lamaze, although this can be expected from someone promoting a differing method of birthing. The last two chapters in this section were particularly helpful. Chapter eight is "The Mechanics of Labor and Birthing." The author walks the reader through three stages of labor and clearly describes, in detail, how the body works in understandable layman's terms. This chapter fascinated me as I marveled at how well designed the female body is for giving birth! What an Architect! The last chapter in this section, "Exercises: Getting Your Body Ready for Birthing" provides step-by-step instructions for a few simple exercises pregnant women can regularly do to prepare for birth.
Part II: The First Stage of Birth
The next six chapters of the book pertain to laboring. The main focus and mantra of the Bradley Method is: RELAXATION. What I find particularly helpful in this book are the "practice exercises." For each section, the author explains what the body is or could be doing during labor, then how the birthing mother should react in theory, and then clear, practical instructions for the mother and the coach to practice. The author provides a methods and positions for relaxation in this section.
Part III: The Second Stage of Birth
These four chapters mainly discuss the pushing stage of birth or delivery. Chapter sixteen gives very practical advice on a few pushing positions, breathing instructions for the pushing stage, and exercises to practice pushing contractions. It should be noted that there are many graphic photos in this section of the book. In this section you will also find a separate chapter devoted to alternative positions for the pushing stage, information about pushing twins, and breech birth. Chapter eighteen breaks down the different drugs often used during childbirth. Of course, since the Bradley Method is a natural childbirth method, the author has an ax to grind with the use of drugs during childbirth, but it is, nonetheless, very informative. Chapter nineteen is devoted to rehearsing the second stage of labor and has various exercises to do so. It also includes a short bit on the third stage of labor, expulsion of the placenta.
Part IV: Controversies in Childbirth
This section covers the episiotomy, ceasarean surgery, IVs, inducing labor, and other forms of medical intervention. The author explains the over and unnecessary use of many of these medical procedures. Chapter twenty-three provides numerous questions for your physician as well as the author's opinion on what his/her answers should be. The last chapter of the book details breastfeeding, which, to be honest, I did not finish since I have an entire book to read about breastfeeding.
Things I loved about this book:
* The practical exercises
* The, very frequent, "to the coach" sections--loved how much the husband is incorporated into the process! This book is clearly not written just for women.
* The clear explanation of the anatomy and function of the body during childbirth
* The clear diagrams accompanying explanations
* The organization of the book
Things I wasn't crazy about in the book:
* The instillation of fear of the hospital--could have been a little more balanced here
* Super-graphic photos--although helpful, some were a little unnecessarily over-the-top
truly natural childbirth preparation March 10, 2010
Lori Ann (China)
My husband and I have to travel a lot and so we knew we wouldn't be in one place long enough to take a childbirth preparation class. We asked my midwife for suggestions on how to prepare for the home birth of our first baby, and this is what she recommended. We're so glad.
It's actually written more towards a hospital-birth audience, but the principles are the same. My favorite part is the exercises and activities (like the husband talking the wife through relaxing through a contraction) to practice while pregnant in preparation for childbirth.
The only part I don't particularly like is that all the illustrations are black-and-white photographs of naked women. I don't find them particularly clear, and would have preferred simple line drawings like those used in my pregnancy book (The Joy of Pregnancy: The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-to-Be).
Takes the Mystery out of Labor! March 2, 2010
Rebecca (PA, USA)
I found this book to be invaluable -- a clear, detailed explanation about the labor process. Just knowing what to expect makes you more relaxed! I recommend this to all my friends, regardless of whether they are interested in a natural or medicated experience. The knowledge of what's happening in your body is what's important.
I was on the fence about natural v. medicated until a friend recommended this book to me. I liked the idea of husband-coached childbirth and that we would share the experience together. After doing the relaxation excercises, and reading through the different labor scenarios, 3 emotional signposts, and stages of labor, I felt equipped to try a natural birth. I would never try it through "sheer determination," as some of my friends did! My experience was amazing. The more you relax, the less you feel your contractions. When I had to change positions -- I felt them!!! But then I'd relax back into it and time passed quickly. The nurses were all amazed and (I was told) talking about me at their station. At times I even fell asleep! I delivered a healthy, very alert 8lb 14oz baby boy, without meds or even an IV. I never could have done it without using this method -- it's a MUST if you are considering a natural birth!
One caveat -- parts of the book are outdated (such as few drs do episiotomies anymore); as others have said, the pictures are somewhat graphic and off-putting at first; and the last part about hospital procedures does seem like they will force you into all kinds of things you don't want to do. But if you have an open conversation at the outset, things will go much better. Best of luck!!
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