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Birthing Class Dvd's
Sep 21, 2009 ... I would also highly suggest picking up a copy of The Birth Partner, by Penny Simkin. She has really excellent sections on pain management ...
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- This is not a video, but I highly suggest taking a Bradley class with your husband. We took a class from Juli Walter and had an amazing delivery!! Juli Billings ...
- I actually followed the Bradley method. I used a book and watched whatever I could find online. Basically? DON'T hyperventilate. My hub's job was to tell me to exhale ...
- You probably know that a major factor in pain management is the fear/muscle tension response. I used a self-hypnosis recording to release my fear of labor and childbir...
Balanced Book on Labor and Delivery
You must get Penny Simkins "Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn". Simkin's book is, in my opinion (I have been in the childcare industry for six years now ...
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- I found that the childbirth class we took was extremely helpful. They talked about many options and the pros and cons of each.
- Hi; I am a doula and midwife. I work in a busy hospital. The best book I know of is, "Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn". It is, in my opinion, an excellent book...
- I thought the Big Book of Birh by Erica Lyons was fabulous. It was a well rounded, informative book- meant to empower us to deliver in the best way possible. I didn'...
What Are Some Good Books?
I found "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin to be really helpful! It's written for the person who's going to be in the room with you (ex: hubby), ...
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- I loved the "Idiot's Guide to Breastfeeding" It was easy to read, but had a ton of good information. Good luck!
- Congratulations! It looks like there are quite a few books out there, so for the breastfeeding...definitely stick to it, and if you have ANY issues or concerns, have ...
- I always love What To Expect The First Year.
Looking for Books While Expecting #2
Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Newborn - Penny Simkin. those are my FAVORITE books for an expecting momma (i'm a doula and goign to schoolt o be a midwife) ...
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- When I was pregnant the pregnancy bible, so to speak, was What to Expect When You're Expecting. I don't know if you have already read it, but it covers just about ever...
- My all time favorite PG book (for me) was "Christ Centered Childbirth." Even if you're not a Christian, it has the best, most complete info about pregnancy, labor and ...
- The Thinking Womans Giude to Childbirth - Hency Goer Ina Mae's Guide to Guide to Childbirth - Ina Mae Gasking Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Newborn - Penny Simkin t...
Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin ... The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin A Wise Birth by Penny Armstrong ...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
Good Labor and Delivery Books for Future Dad
I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin. The Birth Partner really helps your hubby learn what he'll need to do ...
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- The "What to Expect" series has a book just for dads that is pretty good. That being said, I think you should still go to the classes together. You can find one that...
- L., I recommend "The BIrth Book" by Doctor Sears. It's great. Also, if you are planning or thinking about a natural birth, there is a GREAT class at Blooma (an am...
- I'll second Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and add "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin. The Birth Partner really helps your hubby learn what he'll need to do during lab...
Drug Free Birthing
A really good book is: Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler. I have also borrowed videos from the library. ...
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- I had all four of my kids naturally, so I don't have anything to compare it to recovery-wise. I also had my first at 36 weeks but the rest were on time, so I don't kno...
- B., I went natural with my son who is my first. I had a great experience and I would not have done it any other way. It is all about the support team that you hav...
- My first son was born by c-section and so I am cosidered higher risk if I have a vaginal birth. My second son I was able to have him all natural. Of course I could n...
Looking for Good Book for Expecting Mothers
"Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn", by: Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler. *The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci Goer ...
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- "What to expect when expecting" is good. If you are plus sized, "Big, Beautiful and Pregnant" is a good one too. Try to get them on Amazon...it's a lot cheaper!
- I found both "Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy," and "What to Expect When Expecting," very helpful. I have them both, and used them extensively when I was pregnant wit...
- Here are some of my favorites: Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (Henci Goer) Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (Ina May Gaskin) The Natural Pregnancy Book (Av...
What Did You Learn?
I took a class with Penny Simkin, which focused on learning the possibilities of labor, but not on any specific approach to labor. The goal was for each ...
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- My husband and I took a 12 week Bradley class. I knew I wanted a natural birth, and the more I researched the more I decided Bradley was the way I wanted to go. I felt...
- My husband and I took a series of classes for $80 and we learned everything from the different methods used to control pain to how to breastfeed. It was worth every pe...
- My husband and I did the Bradley method. We learned a ton about child birth, breastfeeding and some about childcare. It really prepared us for what we were about to e...
Non-medicated Childbirth?
I would also strongly recommend The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin -- it's oriented towards the father or doula, basically towards the labor-support person , ...
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- I also recommend the Birth Partner. There were great positions and techniques for making the birth easier. My second was delivered without an epidural. She was induced...
- Hi C., You've gotten some really good responses and I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes that I find empowering. "There is a secret in our cultu...
- Books I loved were: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way by Susan Mc Cutcheon My first birth was a C-secti...
