What people think about the DVD and Book.

No politics, no medical jargon (we explain clearly who does what, when and why) - just good advice - see how to change a nappy, see how to handle and bath a tiny new born baby, find out how you can make your birth easier.

Although I went to classes I had 4 weeks after they finished before my baby arrived - the video was really useful for keeping the information fresh in my mind especially the part about breathing."
Mrs Cardosa

"The video really helped me - my baby came six weeks early so I never got to finish the classes - luckily what I missed was all on the video so when it came to labour I was well prepared also for when the baby came home."
Ms Philips

"The ideal way to plan for a better pregnancy and an easier birth - we both found it really helpful."
Steve & Carol Johnson

"The classes are vital but my partner was either busy and was pretty unwilling to attend them anyway. We got the video and watched it together at home - just the two of - it was great. It answered almost all our questions and it really got him more involved and brought us together. I still did classes which was also brilliant as I met local mums who were expecting at the same time as me so we still get together and support each other."
Wendy Botha

"It answered lots of questions I felt too silly to ask. It had a great section explaining what all the words and names meant, and a useful list of contact numbers."
Mrs Laurance

"I was so tired and there was so much to take in at the clinic or evening classes I found it really nice to be able to put my feet up (take the weight off my swollen ankles) and watch the video. Actually I watched it with my mum which was useful as it showed her how things are done these days. I came home with my baby after only 48 hours so I was really pleased to have shared the tape with mum - at least we were trying to work to the same rules when she came to help me afterwards!"
Mrs Williams

"With two hours on video they manage to get loads of the important things in - They break it up into sections so you just refer to the bits you need as your pregnancy progresses, it's all there - how the baby grows, staying healthy, preparing for labour, how labour works, pain relief. They had a whole section on the new baby, about dealing with a crying baby, feeding, daily care - even how to bath and change nappies. The books and lots of magazines were great but the video was sound, movement and all the advice really brought it all to life and realistic way really felt they'd made it just for me!"
Mrs D Lang

Those Who Would Find "Help! I'm having a baby" Useful

• Prospective parents unable to attend antenatal classes - work commitments.
  
• Those that do not wish to attend:
  Men - embarrassment.
  Young mothers - feeling out of place.
  Older mothers - for the same reason.
  
• Those attending classes who need to refresh their memory or look at something more than once - an ongoing reference.
  
• Back up for poor memory and tiredness.
  
• Those who find reading complicated medical literature difficult. Those attending classes who don't finish the course because of illness or baby arriving early.
  
• Those who are attending classes but cannot get to all - may miss some in the middle - illness, work, other commitments.
  
• Those who want information early in pregnancy before most antenatal classes even begin.
  
• For people too shy / embarrassed to ask about some things in classes - may answer questions.
  
• Anyone who would like to explore practical aspects e.g. positions for labour in the privacy of their own home.