Customer Reviews

Pregnancy for Dummies [VHS]

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I was fortunate enough to see a prmotional version of this program and cannot stress enough what a wonderfully comprehensive, entertainingly produced series it is. Following several couples through their pregnancies, the program's volumes are based on the 3 trimesters, with the fourth episode dealing with the first few months at home with your newborn. Based on the book of the same name (by the same highly qualified doctors), this video series, coupled with the book, is a fantastic way to familiarize yourself with all that you need to during a pregnancy. The enormous information is presented in chronological order to your pregnancy, and most of any questions you may have are answered before you even realize you have them. The DVD is a two disk set, but there's a VHS version (4 cassettes) also being made available. As a two-time parent, I can only say that this series is a must for all first timers, as well as a fantastic refresher course for all repeaters.

I find this DVD a valuable resource for expectant parents. It covers all the basics plus many practical issues not included in traditional childbirth preparation classes. The section about life at home with a new baby and adjustment to parenthood is excellent. It can be too cute at times in the cartoon segments, so concentrate on the message instead of the messenger.

My brother and his wife are expecting for the first time, so I thought it would be nice to send them this DVD collection. I don't have any children, but (after waching the DVD's first) I thought the entire series was AMAZING!! The mothers-to-be, fathers-to-be, doctors and "Wendy" were all extremely helpful in describing what happens during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimesters, the actual childbirth process & the first three months after childbirth. A "must-see" for all expecting mothers and fathers!!

This DVD or VHS presentation is cute and has some good basic information. There are some definite biases presented that could flavor the way expectant parents see childbirth. Twice, information is given and it is not accurate to 2002. These two pieces of information include the mechanism of episiotomy and the rate of cesarean section. The DVD informs parents that the lack of an episiotomy may cause tears, when research shows evidence to the opposite. And the cesarean section is presented at 20% when in reality, it is more like 25%. Unfortunately there is no reference to the power that women have to raise their pain tolerance through comfort measures, all women are shown to labor in bed and no mother pushes in an upright position. Not a surprise that all 3 women shown op for an epidural, two have oxygen and one has a cesarean.

Don't waste your money on this series. If you are really interested, get it from your library instead. You won't want to watch it more than once, if that. It tries to be cute but ends up being tedious and dumbed down. Most of the info contained in the videos is obvious and they take waaay too long to say it. You could learn much more from a couple of good texts.

My husband and I watched these DVDs at the beginning of my pregnancy and enjoyed them very much. I had been doing lots of reading so I knew most of the information but my husband felt like it gave a good overview of the crucial information you need to know. It is also presented in a clear and relaxed manner.

I saw these excellent videos on a television special and loved what and how they taught me. Questions were answered that I wouldn't have know to ask. They use humor very well and make each series extremely enjoyable to learn from and watch. I purchased the tapes for a friend of mine who is pregnant for the first time. ALL FATHERS TO BE, MUST WATCH THIS TOO!

I saw this video a while back ago on a premium channel. I liked this video because it was informative on what a woman can expect while pregnant. It talks about the basics of what changes will be happening to the mother, child, and father. i.e. (morning sickness, swelling ancles, heartburn, ultrasound, invasive & non-invasive testing....) This is basic info and lacks a little in the different ways to give birth outside of a hospital, but overall I liked this video for answering my basic questions and showing how things work once you bring baby home. I am very happy that the video even arrived earlier than predicted.

I purchased this piece of cr@$% on amazon video, I was looking for something more National Geographic style, something that could educate me about mychild's week by week development. so far I have seen way better material around and for free... if you would like to drugged yourself to death this is a good one but if you are a good parent and want to nurture your child with love and compassion during their 1st and most important day of your lives DO NOT BUY THIS there are way much better material around starting with the business of being born, birth as we know it... etc

this video highly advocates drugs and c sections.... these babies so far seem unhealthy and unrealistic situations... these "Ob GYN" doctors need way updated information...

-Natural birth/waterbirth parent

I wish I could give this DVD 0 stars

I found the video very useful and interesting, but it didn't cover every question that you might have about pregnancy and delivery. It covers all the basic information that you get in paper handouts and doctor instructions, but the video format makes it easier to see and understand.