Husband-Coached Childbirth: The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth Paperback – Illustrated, 20 May 2008

Really interesting book with many helpful tips for Mom and dad in regards to a natural birth

Was a great help for both me and my partner. Puts you in "All possible naturally" mindset.

perfect book for those pursuing a natural childbirth. this will be the only bradley reference i have as there arent any bradley classes here in Ireland (yet!) and so far ive found it wonderful. really focuses on using your instinct and believing your body knows what to do and when to do it. promotes ultimate birth partner involvement, i dont have a husband so dont be put off by the title :)

Not sure I agree with absolutely everything, but it gives me a good insight into natural birth and some really helpful tips for my husband to feel part of the birth.

Yes, there are many short cited aspects of the book. Dr. Bradley says that childbirth is completely natural and an organic process and then frequently does episiotomy's. Cutting women is a cruel, and highly abusive practice.Other than that, this is a book that supports homebirth, and is aimed to help train women to relax during child birth. According to Ina May, and surely other great birth experts, to maximize the chance of a natural child birth, a woman needs to relax. The Bradely method is a form of practicing relaxation before birth, so that during the birth, you can be relaxed.Obviously a book can never replace a class which helps prepare for birth. However it is steeped with a type of care, and a type of spiritual acceptance about life and about birth.Review is by Ramiel Nagel author of Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) & Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition (First Edition).

Much of this book read like advertising for the Bradley Method, which was frustrating and disappointing. I found it very light on practical, hands-on information, and heavy on proclaiming the wonders of the method. Many of the techniques that are taught in Bradley classes are discussed, but images would have been helpful, or at least more detailed descriptions. The author refers the reader to other publications, e.g. the Bradley Method Workbook, for many techniques, when they could have been included in this book.

I extected more from this book. I didn't find it all that helpful.

Quite a heavy read and not what I was looking for. Written by a doctor and not very accessible. I ended up not finishing it.