Bradley Teachers Training Required Book. This book was a wonderful addition to my Pregnancy & Natural Childbirth Library. It is very informative and contains real labor and birth photographs along with detailed, personal perspective stories. A good resource for anyone who would like to know more about the Family Aspect of Natural Childbirthing.
One of the best:
This book is an important read whether you're considering having your children at the birth or not. The straight birthing info it offers is invaluable. It's very straightforward and factual. If you are planning on having your other children there, it's essential. It gives very clear guidelines and suggestions on how to handle the whole situation. The birth stories at the end are great because you get to hear what kids actually thought about attending the births of their siblings.
To prepare a child for the birth of a sibling:
This is an important book to read if you are preparing a child to be at the birth of a sibling. There's information about why and when and how to prepare. And there's also important information about choices in childbirth, including many of the controversies, things to avoid, and things your doctor might not tell you. Clearly there is a NEED for a book like this to have been written. I'm thrilled that I could use the information as a guide to help me prepare my daughter to be a part of her sibling's birth,... more info
Wow!:
I read this book because I was considering having my own child at the birth of our second baby. It was so touching! It provided great information on how to decide if YOUR child should be at a birth and how to prepare him/her. It also included guidelines for how to pick any other person you might want to attend (why or why not to include different people). I am now convinced that every member of the family has the right to welcome a new member into the world right at birth.
