Disappointing
I had high expectations after reading all the other rave reviews for this 8-disc set. After listening to "Nutrition" and "Common Concerns" I was slightly underwhelmed but still wanted to give the "All About Labor" a chance to redeem itself... no such luck.<br /><br />This is my first pregnancy and I don't think I've done tons of reading or research on the labor & delivery process, but the whole time I was watching the DVD I kept thinking "even I could have put together this powerpoint presentation!" The photos were nice the first few mintues, but seeing still-photos and words on the screen the whole time did NOT make me feel prepared or educated.<br /><br />The other night I attempted to try another of the audio discs and was again disappointed. Just *skimming* through The Birth Partner or the Bradley Method gives me a much better sense of preparedness, and neither of them cost as much as this disc set. Hopefully, MyBirthClass will stand behind their 60-day money back guarantee.<br /><br />=============UPDATE=================<br />MyBirthClass was very good about providing a refund. They informed me that they've created a "Gold Edition" disc set. In the Gold Edition there are only 6 discs total. The "Labor&Delivery" DVD is *much* more informative and includes interviews with Drs., couples, and is hosted by Becky herself! I love the part where she demonstrates effacement with a knitted uterus & softball; she explains lots of options and its obvious she's tried several of them in her own pregnancies/deliveries.<br /><br />If you buy the Perfectly Prepared Birth Class In a Box, be sure you get the GOLD EDITION... much better than the original!
Rating: 2 stars