Childbirth Preparation Dvd's

THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT.
We took classes for my birth 1 1/2 years ago but had i not i would have gotten these.sheri bayles used to teach classes in nyc and then stopped and made these videos. very popular, award winning teacher...
http://www.laughandlearn.com/index2.html

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Check out CEA: the childbirth education association. They offer childbirth classes all over the country. Also check out RealBirth.com based in NYC.

The movie I would recommend is The Business of Being Born, it's available in DVD www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com

Giving birth is a lifechanging experience that will forever alter your outlook on life. You can't count on a good labor nurse to be there. You really want to do your homework!

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hi C.,
my husband and I decided that we didnt want to do the classes because they were expensive and we knew we wouldn't be up for attending that schedule. After doing research, we decided to buy 'Laugh and learn about childbirth'. Its not animated and it doesnt show an actual live birth.... Its very instructional and I dont see how we could have seen better. Heads up ... Its a little cheesy but somewhat funny.But I also wanted to see lwhat a real life birth was so I watch A Baby Story on the learning channel (TLC).I watched several episodes and got really choked up with emotions. I'm glad I watched them because now I'm a lot less fearful of giving birth vaginally or by c section. You also learn so much from watching this show. I just DVR them.. hope this helps and good luck! I'm due in 7 weeks and nervous!

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Hi! My husband I did the Childbirth classes with our first daughter and to be completely honest with you, the labor nurse at the hospital was more helpful then anything - the one thing I did get from our classes was focusing - that was one thing that helped. Just find your focal point and stay there! With our second daughter who was born almost 6 years later the nurse wasn't all that helpful, guess she figured I was already a pro at it. Our first nurse was the best - her shift was up at 6am but she stayed until the early afternoon when Sami was born. Good luck!

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Hi C.,
We actually paid $175 for our childbirth class that was through my OB...Honestly it was a waste of money and time...it wasnt very informative and in my eyes whatever works for you will be what happens when you are in labor...I held my breath when I experienced a contraction, which is totally not what you are supposed to do, but again it worked for me...helped me to get through the pain...LOL....So Im sure if you just want a brief overview of what to expect any of them will work just fine...I know the Lamaze method of breathing etc. is supposed to be very good....I wish you the best with the birth and arrival of your little one...being a Mom is absolutely THE BEST experience ever....I wouldnt change it for the world!!
Meg :)

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There are only 2 things I remember from my birthing class. First was a father sitting across the room clipping his finger nails during class which made my DH and I have uncontrollable fits of laughter. And the second was being shown Bill Cosby describe giving birth.

Some insurances cover birthing classes, so you may want to look into that, but you can prepare yourself by simply reading a book on the topic. If you do find a dvd that would be good too.

A.

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Labor of Love DVD is good. Much cheaper than the hospital classes. The instructor explains everything well and isn't preachy about any one particular philosophy.

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Well, there have been babies coming into this world way before there were classes for them. Honestly, class give you an idea, but once your in labor you go into whatever works. And honestly, no class can teach you that. I did take class when I was pregnant with my son, but I'm sure I could have learned most of this stuff from the web. One thing, laboring in a bath or shower was so relaxing. That keep me comfortable, as comfortable as you can get in labor, for about an hr. But I don't think you really need the classes.

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Hudson Valley Hospital has a GREAT class for about $150. It's more important for the hubbies to go (you've done lots of reading and are educating yourself - the husbands all sit and listen wide-eyed the whole day).

I also met friends in the class which is SO important. All 1st time moms need a support group of other 1st time moms with kids the same age. I feel that I've made life-long friends from the class I attended.

A class will also make recommendations on pediatricians, breasfeeding support, epidural info and much more!

Go to a class if you can afford it (preferably at your own hospital). There are so many benefits.

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