The Bradley Method®

About the Class

The Bradley Method® is a system of Husband-Coached Natural Childbirth. It is a simple way of increasing self-awareness and of teaching you how to deal with the stress of labor and birth. The Bradley Method® classes:

Include a 128 page student workbook.
Are small enough for individual attention.
Include 12 units of instruction with review sessions until birth.
Teach both of you relaxation, physiology, nutrition and parenting skills.
Emphasize good coaching techniques for labor and birth management with stress control.
Advise you on how to be an intelligent consumer of obstetric services, emphasizing positive communication with the birth attendants.

I teach and encourage the following concepts as a Bradley® instructor:

Natural childbirth.
Active Participation by the husband as coach.
Excellent nutrition (the foundation of a healthy pregnancy).
Avoidance of drugs during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding, unless absolutely necessary.
Training: “early birth” classes followed by weekly classes starting in the 6th month, continuing until birth.
Relaxation and NATURAL breathing.
“Focusing in” and working with your body.
Immediate and continuous contact with your new baby.
Breastfeeding, beginning at birth.
Consumerism and positive communications.
Parents taking responsibility for the safety of the birth place, procedures, attendants and emergency back-up.
Parents prepared for unexpected situations such as emergency childbirth, and cesarean.