Product: Laugh and Learn About Childbirth - Lamaze and Beyond (2003)
Rating: 4.0
Really informative
My husband and I just couldn't find a lamaze class that would work with our schedules, but we wanted to be as informed as we could be. Additionally, the lamaze class we found that may have worked for us was a few hours a night for four consecutive Wednesdays. As many of you know, this becomes more challenging to do after working an 8-10 hour day when you're getting bigger by the second! Needless to say, everything we wanted to know was well explained here. The instructor was knowledgeable and we were able to watch and re-watch at our own pace (which was wonderful). The setting and participants seemed a bit dated, but the information was current and practical. I will be recommending this to all of my friends.Oh - and just one side note. The price may seem high, but when you compare it to the cost of a childbirth education class, it's a bargain. Additionally, you will have it available as a refresher if you decide to have another child.*** UPDATE: I have been meaning to re-review this item since the birth of my first child 13 months ago, and am just getting to it now. I am happy to report that the breathing techniques and instructions on pushing were so helpful, I managed to deliver my son with only 22 minutes of very efficient pushing. The breathing techniques were so valuable considering I was 5 cm when they requested the epidural and 10 cm when they checked immediately after. I did a lot by myself with Suzy's help! Do yourself a favor and get this DVD!