
EXPECT THIS - EXPECT THIS
Release date: 2005-03-24
DVD
Director:Gene Cernilli
Actors: Sheri Bayles
English, Expecting a Baby, Health & Fitness, How To - Parenting/Baby Care, Humorous, Instructional, Instructional / Educational, Kids & Family, Light, Matter-of-Fact, Movie, Parenthood, Parenting, Special Interests, Suitable for Children, USA, Childcare & Parenting, Color, Diet & Nutrition, Educational




I'm a first time mom and have had trouble finding classes in my area, so I purchased all three of the Laugh and Learn DVDs. I watched the breastfeeding DVD for the first time today, and was very satisfied with it. I had read reviews that Sheri Bayles is annoying and the film quality is poor, so I was a bit wary. Luckily I found that I really enjoyed the video, and thought that Sheri portrayed herself very well - I would love to be in an actual class with her! I didn't think her humor was hilarious, but it didn't seem like she was trying hard to be funny and entertaining either - she came across as genuine and simply being herself while sharing real-life experiences.
The DVD is rather brief, especially considering the price, but I felt that it presented all the information I needed to know. I realize that most aspects of childcare just require practice and hands-on experience, and after watching this DVD I feel comfortable giving breastfeeding a try. I felt that the DVD would have been overwhelming (especially for my pregnant mind) if it presented any more information. As it is, I feel that I need to watch it again and take notes.
I am very satisfied with my purchase and would certainly recommend this DVD to other moms-to-be. I hope the other two DVDs are equally pleasing.
This DVD shows various breastfeeding positions & gives a wealth of useful information. I would have preferred a little more in-depth information, but it is still well worth the time to watch this (especially if you are first-time parents). I purchased this & her newborn care DVD & found them both to be useful.
This video was informative enough, but it's brief, and really doesn't have anything I haven't seen on You Tube or other free sources. I was a little wary about the humor since the title is 'Learn and Laugh About Breastfeeding' after all, but Sheri Bayles is simply not funny, and at points it's painful to watch. She's clearly working hard to sell her schtick, but the purpose of the video is to get info on breastfeeding, not to allow an outlet for an obviously frustrated comedienne. She knows breastfeeding facts, and she'd do better to just give the information. Finally, it'd be a better video if they included more footage of real babies feeding, latching, etc., rather than focusing on the baby dolls and Sheri's endless banter from the couch.