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Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Susan Mccutcheon-rosegg
Creators: Erick Ingraham, Robert A. Bradley
Publisher: Plume
Category: Book
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Rating:  149 reviews
Sales Rank: 5051
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Sub
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.7 x 0.7
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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 preachy and outdated, some good info January 9, 2009
red storm (Washington, DC)
This is a book in sore need of an update. The Bradley method itself is something I remain interested in -- as I am hoping for an unmedicated, natural childbirth. However, in order to get the information I need about methods, relaxation, and other guidance on actual childbirth, I felt I had to sift through scores of preachy and outdated information on OB and hospital practices. For instance, I know of no hospitals that still routinely strap a woman down. Had I been less informed, however, I might have grown frightened, as the book says that all hospitals do this. Further, a woman shouldn't feel reassured by a hospital's "birthing" rooms with delivery beds, as the book warns women that these beds are often transformed into tables with straps and stirrups when the doctor arrives. Hogwash! Likewise, the book has outdated (and inaccurate even when the book was updated in 1996) information on how epidurals are administered as well as their side effects. This really undermines the credibility of the author on other subjects, which is unfortunate.
Because the book does offer some valid information (tips to avoid episiotomy, exercise) I won't give it one star, but it is with reservation that I give it two.
A final note on the illustrations and aesthetics on the book. The photography of the book features men and women from the 70's. I was distressed when I first saw these pictures becuase I thought I had accidentally picked up an old version of the book (I did a double take, later on, when I realized it was updated in 1996, especially considering the outdated medical information). What's more, the illustrations in the book almost always depict the woman fully naked. While this is understandable and even desirable in a pregnancy book -- obviously while depicting the birth itself or something specific to anatomy, I am not sure there is much purpose in the woman being drawn naked while she is doing her prenatal exercises. (The dad in these pictures, at least, gets to wear shorts.)
This book nearly turned me off the Bradley Method overall -- having read it I am now not sure I could stomach the class. This is too bad, because everything I have heard about the classes has sounded empowering and helpful. I am hoping that the classes are more up-to-date than the book. As for the book itself, I would recommend that an informed reader borrow this (don't give the author another penny until she corrects the errors and outdated info) and remember the bias when relying on any of the information contained within the covers.
 Very Good December 20, 2008
Sarah M. Nieman
I recieved this product just as it was listed. It is a great book. I would recommend any mother to be or father to be read it. Very haplful!
recommendation of The Bradley Method November 21, 2008
Marjorie J. Boerema (Ada, MI USA)
This is a very good book. I found it when looking for something for my daughter and son-in-law, expecting their first baby. It supplants Thank You, Dr. Lamaze, with the latest information on home birth without drugs and medical paraphernalia. My daughter had her baby at home with a midwife, and is so grateful for the information in this book. I hope it's instrumental in a revolution in childbirth in this country
 Good book - needs updated/revised October 26, 2008
SmtmsAlwys (Indiana, US)
This is a great source of information, whether or not you have taken the Bradley classes. It helped me to get a better feel for the classes and what they contain.
My only complaint is that this has not been revised since 1996.
Great Bradley method book October 17, 2008
Laura B. Ogle (Bellingham, WA)
We were looking for a natural childbirth experience and this book made that dream a reality. We couldn't afford to take childbirth prep classes so I read this text; it included everything I wanted to know and needed to know to bring about a wonderful birth experience. I definitely recommend reading this if you want to avoid taking drugs during labor or if you don't care about drugs but just want an amazing birth experience.
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