hey tara,
I havent got through all of the dvd yet, but am half way through and I have only seen stuff that helps you with breathing and positioning... nothing that shows the birthing women, although there is the cd that you get which you listen to a women birth and helps you recognise breathing.
I read it in slabs, I'm not too good at pacing myself. there is a good lot of info in there so i guess its up to your style as how you want to absorb it. My plan is to just read and watch a few days a week, any more than that and I wont be able to take it in.
As for the credit card, I think thats the only way, but you can always email them and see if they will alow direct debit.
Good luck
Melissa