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new to board and bradley question

rubycitrinerubycitrine
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I am researching the Bradley Method and am wondering, aside from connecting with other couples, is there anything in the classes that I can't get from the McCutcheon book? I am not against attending the 12-week class, but I wonder if it is worth the $300?



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  • InfamousQBertInfamousQBert
    i asked a similar question a while back. most people told me that, if you & your partner are really good at doing "homework" and will practice at home extensively, you can do it without the class. but that the class is definitely helpful for those of us who aren't as good at self-study.

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  • julyjenniferjulyjennifer member

    The class was a better fit for us than just reading the book, because while I'm the type to read birth books, DH is not.  Attending the classes ensured we both got the same info, in a helpful format for DH.  It was also kind of a bonding experience to go to the classes together, and nice for DH to see other husbands in an expectant father role.

    I think we also got some other info from the classes that is not in the book.  Stuff like where to find local doulas, and the instructor recommended all the moms-to-be attend a LLL meeting during their pg.  That alone was a great tip, as I found my LLL group to be a great resource, and going before the baby was a good move because I didn't have a newborn in tow while finding the place, etc.

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  • agopchickagopchick
    I had to travel a great distance to take the class, my husband could not join me. He just read the book and he is a bookish kind of guy.  I think it would have been much better if he had come to the class with me.  We took a class together this time, as we were closer to a course.   I hope that makes things smoother for us this time, we hit some self doubt last time.   My biggest recommendation is which ever way you go, practice relaxing together and your visualizations .  It might feel strange but really role play it so when you need him it come naturally to you both.  
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  • faerieme129faerieme129

    I am really appreciating the social and interactive nature of our class. Meeting some peers has been really great for me.

    Also, I don't think that DH would be as involved if it was all just reading. Going to the classes together has been nice, and it is getting him interested and involved in the process. He is taking it really seriously and like a PP said, he gets to meet other dads... And for me, going to the classes motivates me to do my exercises and be on top of my diet because I know if I don't, DH will call me out in class, haha.

    So the classes aren't necessary, but they are really helpful!

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  • PSUBean22PSUBean22 member

    imageInfamousQBert:
    i asked a similar question a while back. most people told me that, if you & your partner are really good at doing "homework" and will practice at home extensively, you can do it without the class. but that the class is definitely helpful for those of us who aren't as good at self-study.

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  • alliapistoralliapistor member
    imagejulyjennifer:

    The class was a better fit for us than just reading the book, because while I'm the type to read birth books, DH is not.  Attending the classes ensured we both got the same info, in a helpful format for DH.  It was also kind of a bonding experience to go to the classes together, and nice for DH to see other husbands in an expectant father role.

    I think we also got some other info from the classes that is not in the book.  Stuff like where to find local doulas, and the instructor recommended all the moms-to-be attend a LLL meeting during their pg.  That alone was a great tip, as I found my LLL group to be a great resource, and going before the baby was a good move because I didn't have a newborn in tow while finding the place, etc.

    All of this.  Our instructor has been helpful on a variety of things.  Last week she showed us different types of baby carriers.  This week she is showing how cloth diapers work for those interested.

    And there is NO way DH would read the book by himself.

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  • rubycitrinerubycitrine
    Thanks for the feedback everyone. I think it comes down to whether or not I can realistically expect my DH to read the book. It also sounds like the classes can be a good bonding experience. Thanks again.


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  • CurbsideProphetCurbsideProphet
    We have had three classes and so far I would say taking the class has been worth it.
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