Product: Laugh and Learn About Childbirth - Lamaze and Beyond (2003)
Rating: 5.0
We Laughed and Learned!
My husband and I took a 6 hour Child Preparation course a few weeks ago, but I left the class feeling that I still needed more information. I purchased this DVD, not really knowing what to expect, but I am so glad that I purchased it. My husband and I learned more from this DVD than we did from the Child Prep classes, and there were times that I actually felt like I was sitting in that room with the other couples and Sheri.I loved this DVD because:1. Nothing was graphic. Sheri explained everything fully, but there were no close up images of women pushing out babies (like there were in my Child Prep class). Instead, props were used.2. Sheri is very likable, which made viewing fun and I really didn't find her cheesy.3. There is a ton of information in this DVD. Like I said, I learned more from this DVD than I did from my Child Prep classes.4. Sheri gave a lot of easy ways to remember things, for example "Green means Go" in reference to Meconium in the amniotic fluid.5. The couples that were present asked a lot of the questions I would have asked, so I never felt like I missed anything.The only negative I can think of is that Sheri is biased towards natural childbirth, however, she fully discusses the different forms of pain relief and when to have them administered.If you want a graphic video that is up close and personal, than this isn't your DVD, but if you want something that will make you laugh, and ease a lot of your fears, than this is a great buy.