Bradley Method Book Rec

Ducktale

I've looked through other posts and it looks like there are quite a few books out there on the Bradley method. Can you recommend your favorite, or the one that was the most helpful/comprehensive? Thanks so much!!!

aylafsu88

We took the class and read the "Husband coached child-birth" book.  I thought it was OK but my H liked it.  It was easy for him to read and understand which was great since he is not a big reader.  I only thought it was OK because I read other child birth books that I thought were more informative.  I really like "The thinking womans guide to a better birth" by Henci Goer.  It focuses on hospital births and all the possible interventions you may need and the pros/cons of each.  I liked it because I delivered in the hospital and wanted to be prepared.  I recommend anything by Ina May.  her books are amazing and really informative.

abell77

My favorite is Natural Birth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon

A37licia

abell77 said:

My favorite is Natural Birth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon

This is also my recommendation.  Using it for the third time! DH reads it/reviews it too.

maisydaisy7

Does anyone know the major differences between the husband coached childbirth versus the natural childbirth books? I'm wondering which one would be better to read to help my DH learn how to help with labor. Does the natural childbirth one not focus on the husband as much?

Thanks!

Ducktale

Thanks!

kwrecks

I bought the Husband Coached Childbirth book before I took the Bradley Classes, and I really liked the book.