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Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition Paperback – July 1, 1996

by Susan McCutcheon (Author), Erick Ingraham (Illustrator), Robin Yoko Burningham (Illustrator),

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Plume Book; Rev Sub edition (July 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0452276594
ISBN-13: 978-0452276598
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (469 customer reviews)
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178 of 182 people found the following review helpful

Excellent Method of Chilbirth and Great Book!

By Katrina D. Mukherjee on October 22, 1999

Format: Paperback

My first child was born after we attended Lamaze classes. Nothing in that birth was as I 'planned' and everything I did not want to happen...happened. I was an observer of a process that did not feel related to me.
During my second pregnancy we bought this book and attended the Bradley classes. This birth was excellent and wonderful!! I delivered a 10lb 3oz. baby boy with absolutely NO interventions (IV, drugs, epesiotomy etc.) and LOVED every minute of it. It was MY birth!
This book and the associated classes made all the difference in the world!! This book is not meant for those looking for the 'middle ground'. Bradley childbirth is NOT the 'middle ground'. If you are looking for reassurrance, practical relaxation techniques and guidance for your coach AND you are planning for a natural, personal childbirth THEN this is the book for you!!

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172 of 185 people found the following review helpful

Lots of help, skip the scary parts

By Laura on November 3, 1999

Format: Paperback

I found this book extremely informative on Bradley technique but kind of scary when talking about alternatives and hospitals. After having two babies using medications, I was desperate to find another option. The book is extremely good about detailing the feelings you have during pregnancy and childbirth. Working on the birthing techniques with my husband was priceless and helped create a special bond between us. After having our third child without medication I have got to tell everyone how much better a drug free birthing experience can be! I only paniced once. I had praticed the pushing visualization so well it only took three pushes for our daughter to be born! The scary part can be avoided by skipping the information on Lamaze, hospitals, and doctors. It is out-dated and frightening. Move on to the excercises and have a wonderful birth experience!

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74 of 81 people found the following review helpful

Great info... keep the "grain of salt" handy

By MrsZ on March 19, 2006

Format: Paperback

After having tried the Lamaze method and ending up with an epidural and feeling very "out of control" during my first delivery, I went in search of more information to help me through my second delivery. I happened upon this book at a garage sale and decided it was worth a gander.

While I agree with other reviewers that the book had some dated photos and information, this did not interfere with my personal purposes for buying the book.

Having gone through the process once, I was seeking a method which:

*informed me in detail about what my body was doing through the birthing process and how I could work "with it" (rather than "escape" from it)

*gave me natural alternatives for relaxation and bearing the pain (rather than "panting techniques," how to balance on a birthing ball, focusing on imaginary "special places," getting an epidural when I couldn't take it anymore, etc.)

*gave me exercises to prepare my body ahead of time for the physical demands of labor

*gave my husband information so he could be part of the process and feel confident in his ability to coach me through

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way proved to be the book that would meet these needs. Putting this information to use during my second labor was amazing. I was able to use the relaxation techniques at home for as long as possible. My husband was able to correctly judge when to get me to the hospital. We were able to get through the transition stage, knowing what the signposts were and that I was "almost there." I was only at the hospital an hour before my son was born. I felt great afterwards without drugs and was more than ready to go home the next day.Read more ›

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

Simply, it is the truth, and it works!!

By Penni on April 6, 2002

Format: Paperback

I decided, that, once I got pregnant, I wanted a natural birth... I live in Iowa. I may have well been an alien!! I was told "we'll see, once your in labor", or, "yeah, SURE you do!" Well, with the help of this book... and then I signed up for a Bradley childbirth class... I am not only living proof that this gives you the BEST most truthful infomation on the birth process and experience, but my son is proof that the benefits of taking these steps, and HAVING an unmedicated, but EDUCATED AND PREPARED birth is of benefit to you AND your child!! Why is this such and "out there" concept? People need to get back to basics!! EPIDURAL MEDICATIONS DO REACH YOUR BABY, and effect them for as much as DAYS from the time they are born!! Every nurse says it, the difference between babies born naturally vs. those via epidural, or other medication, is REMARKABLE! YOU CAN DO IT (naturally) !! If I can make it through transition, ANYONE can! (32 hours after membranes broke... 10 hours of true labor - one hour pushing...):) Do yourself a favor... educate yourself!! I also suggest the book written by Dr. Bradly himself (Husband Coached Childbirth) and to sign up for the class, to "practice the relaxation techniques! (also recommend "Good Birth, Safe Birth"
Good Luck!!

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38 of 44 people found the following review helpful

Outdated, Defensive, and Negative

By Kelly VINE VOICE on November 13, 2012

Format: Paperback

I want to start this review with a disclaimer: this review is not about the Bradley Method of Childbirth. I believe that the Bradley Method can be outstanding and I have seen it work really well for many mothers. I have no criticism for the method at all.

This book, however, is another story.

In the first place, this book is so extremely outdated that it is unusable in my opinion. It uses scare tactics to upset women about things that aren't even done any more - enemas? shaving? I mean, seriously? I haven't known anyone to do that in 20 years. Her medical information and her portrayal of what happens in hospital birth is completely from the 1970s. The pictures are badly done and cheesy as well. They are all from the 1970s and all of the women in the book are bizarrely naked - whether giving birth, exercising, or just sitting around.

Secondly, the book is incredibly defensive. Bradley is a good method - the author didn't have to be so hostile and defensive about the Method. Her vicious ongoing attacks on Lamaze are ridiculous - Lamaze childbirth is nothing like what she describes, not even remotely close. Why she devoted so much of her time in the book bashing Lamaze is beyond me. It was unneccesary, dishonest, and detracts from the book dramatically.

Thirdly, the over all tone of the book is very negative. After I first read this book [when I was pregnant with my first child], I felt terrified. I certainly did not feel empowered, which is what good childbirth education should do.

A personal complaint I have, which is a matter of opinion, is that I do not like the way she puts the male "coach" in complete control.Read more ›

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The Bradley Method is the best.

If you know what you want and want to take charge of YOUR childbirth. It helped me have a totally natural and (for me) fast childbirth. Read more

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Must read for any pregnant mother

Published 22 days ago by Nedra Bounds

This book is fantastic! It is an even better option to the ...

This book is fantastic! It is an even better option to the book written by Dr. Bradley himself. This one gives visuals and breaks it down so well. Read more

Published 25 days ago by Ecyela

I only have two chapters to go and will be glad for it to be over

I found this book to be very difficult to get through, It puts me to sleep within a few pages every time. Read more

Published 27 days ago by Amber

wonderful prep for husband coached natural birth

Very technical. Was great for me to prepare for childbirth. Also love the way it is set up as it was easy for me to mark areas I wanted my husband to read, or that I wanted to... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Kathryne

practical and helpful for the expectant parents

This book has been so helpful and encouraging as I prepare for the birth of my first baby. We wanted to take a Bradley class but there isn't one offered in our area, so we're using... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Jaimie

Inappropriate pictures for children

They don't tell you that in this book almost every page has a picture of a nude woman either exercising or in labor. This is not a book that I can keep around my teen boys.

Published 1 month ago by mamaof5

Underwhelmed

I purchased this book in preparation for my first baby. I was underwhelmed by the information provided. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Kristin Roo

Five Stars

Great book.

Published 1 month ago by Reviews by Alicia

AVOID- especially for high-risk pregnancies

Read only if you are already a fanatic about homebirthing, because you'll just be further convinced that is the way to go. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Rebecca Smith

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