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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative and convenient--but annoying at times, January 12, 2005
This review is from: Laugh and Learn About Childbirth - Lamaze and Beyond (DVD)
This DVD is divided into 6 classes, just as a regular, live prenatal course would be. The classes are
1. Anatomy and Preliminary Signs of Labor (31:45)
2. Three Actual Signs of Labor and Two Breathing Techniques (57:50)
3. Labor and Delivery (49:25)
4. Pushing and Third Breathing Technique (49:25)
5. Medications Used in Labor, Induction, Forceps, Vacuum, and Monitoring (56:50)
6. Cesarean Delivery, Post-op C/S, and Postpartum Vaginal Delivery (40:50)
As a physician, I recommend it. I purchased this because my husband and I had way too much going on (moving, new jobs, etc.) during this pregnancy, and could not find a class that fit our schedule.
Sheri Bayles is extremely informative and experienced. She explains everything clearly and with good diagrams and props. She is very organized. She seems friendly.
CONS:
--Sheri has annoying mannerisms and really wants you to think she's a comedienne. If you can overcome this, you will learn a LOT from her.
--The set is really far from being aesthetically pleasing.
--Most of the moms don't look like they're REALLY participating; not great models for you. They also look like they stepped out of the 1980s, even though this was filmed in the 21st century.
The cons are small, though. This is very informative, if you can get past the annoying mannerisms and overall lack of prettiness to this video.
I liked having the classes laid out as a "real" class would have been. Sheri does a good job of making one class relevant to the next. I also enjoyed the convenience of this DVD; my husband and I were able to take this to work and play it on our computers, then watch it at home together, then review one final time, something you don't get to do if you take a live class.
So...I give it 5 stars for information, organization, and memorable delivery. I only gave it 4 stars overall because of the ugly-to-look-at-ness and the sometimes annoying qualities of the teacher. The information that lies therein is very, very high-quality. I'd buy this DVD again despite its minor shortcomings.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Verry happy with this video - 1st time mom here, June 20, 2006
This review is from: Laugh and Learn About Childbirth - Lamaze and Beyond (DVD)
I am a first time mom and had no idea what I was in for as far as the birthing part goes. I don't have time to take a class so I bought this video. I am soooo happy I did! I have learned sooo much and feel very confident now about what to expect at the labor. Sherri Bayles is funny and explains things very very well. I highly recommend this video.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Educational and Informative, June 10, 2006
This review is from: Laugh and Learn About Childbirth - Lamaze and Beyond (DVD)
My husband and I purchased this DVD after attempting to attend an in-person childbirthing class....they just weren't for us. We loved being able to watch this DVD at our leisure in the privacy of our own home. This was one of two DVD's that we purchased and this one was by far the best. Sheri's sense of humor was perfect for the subject matter in my opinion. It really put my mind at ease (a lot of the other courses really scared me) and I feel extremely prepared for labor and delivery. I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who wants the benefit of being knowledgeable of labor and delivery, yet is hesitant to join an in-person class. I'll certainly keep this one and watch it for subsequent pregnancies.
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