The Bradley Method: Student Workbook

by Marjie Hathaway

Hathaway, Marjie

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most useful book I read during my pregnancy. I liked how often this workbook repeated the important stuff. I definitely have the important things memorized from reading them over and over and from the study helps sections in the workbook.

I highly recommend the Bradley course if you’re aiming for a natural childbirth!

[Jess Roever · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good for a workbook! The classes really helped us out a lot.

[Selena Beckman-Harned · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely not designed to replace the classes (which I was unable to attend) but lots of interesting info even read alone, and helpful imagery I was missing from the book.

[Matthew Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I strongly recommend this class. It was such an amazing approach to being ready!

[Laura]

A friend loaned me this student workbook for a course on natural childbirth. I thought it was very informative, although in the end I had to be induced, and then agreed to an epidural. I think the role of the coach is really crucial. My husband just didn't have the personality for it, but it did work for my friend and the book did give me perspective on what kind of labor and delivery I wanted to have, making me feel more empowered as a patient. It may be a little too pushy for some, leading you to feel guilty about using pain medicine or bottlefeeding. Taken with a grain of salt, it's good at explaining the natural design of childbirth.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

We were given this workbook while attending our 12 week "Bradley Method" class. What an amazing class and workbook!!! We learned SO much during the last 12 weeks about pregnancy, labor, delivery and caring for a baby during the first month. I would totally recommend this method to anyone that wants to labor/birth in a hospital, birthing center or at home. The Bradley Method emphasizes the husband being the coach/doula, taking steps to avoid unnecessary medical interventions, being educated in your decisions and making sure you have good nutrition/exercise.

[Robin]

This was the book Jeremy and I used most in the 12 week Bradley Natural Childbirth class we took in preparation for our first birthing experience in 2005. The workbook is invaluable and we plan to review it in detail in order to be ready for the new baby's arrival as well.

[Marni · Rating 4 out of 5]

The workbook had a lot of helpful information that supplemented classes very well. I do wish there was a resource that lists all of the answers to the questions in the event that a question wasn't covered in class, or if someone were to miss it.

[Summertime Readaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

This workbook s a great resource for those seeking to be well informed about natural childbirth. While the pictures are a bit outdated, the vast majority of information is up to date and accurate. What it lacks in fancy modern eye candy it makes up for in depth.

[Mielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This education for pregnant women was priceless. The breathing incorporates yoga type breathes with meditation concentration and relaxation.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

nothing really wrong with the workbook, I just didn't use it much... it was required for my Bradley class.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book about how to relax during natural childbirth. I haven't been able to do it naturally yet, but it really helped me relax much more in childbirth.

[Sarah Ronk · Rating 4 out of 5]

as we get reading for baby #2's arrival I'm re-reading this

[Alanda Coon · Rating 3 out of 5]

very informative while taking a class

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much valuable information! I was able to have a natural, medicine-free and intervention-free childbirth because of the Bradley Method!

[Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional, but so was our childbirth class instructor! This class and textbook enabled my husband and I to have a natural home birth with our daughter! :)

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you can get your hands on this, very useful for approaching natural childbirth. Usually only available through a Bradley class.

[Meghan Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the straight-forward facts and photos, the exercises (both physical and mental), and the emphasis on the husband-as-coach. Will definitely be keeping this around for reference.

[Laura Vogt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the method, loved our classes (taken the course twice). The workbook needs some serious updating, though.

[Voracious_reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haven't given birth yet (to our second). I'm reserving final coo nets on the book until it's been put to the test.

[Tisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tool for childbirth preparation!

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information, but very repetitive