What is The Bradley Method®?
The Bradley Method® teaches husband-coached natural childbirth.
Why should I consider The Bradley Method®?
The Bradley Method® method teaches the risk and benefits involved in each intervention and medicine. It is important that the mother knows the risks and takes responsibility to make decisions that will have lasting effects on her and her baby. Many mothers who receive epidurals sometimes develop long term backaches, have adverse drug reactions, or in some rare cases are paralyzed. In 2007, Maryland alone lost 3 women due to complications from cesarean section – one at 5days postpartum, one at 7 days postpartum, and one in her recovery room immediately after surgery. In most cases, natural childbirth is the safest way to have a baby. Our creator created our bodies to give birth.
How long do the classes last and what do they cover?
These classes typically last 12 weeks. A couple should try to schedule to take this class during the last trimester of the pregnancy. Statistics show that 12 weeks of preparation result in more unmedicated births.
Our comprehensive Childbirth Classes cover the following:
- Prenatal Exercises to prepare your body for the birth of your baby and ease any discomfort you may feel during pregnancy.
- Nutrition, breastfeeding, postpartum care and newborn care.
- How to find the right birth attendent and birth place for you.
- How to write your own birth plan.
- About the birth process.
- How to avoid unnecessary pain during labor.
- Relaxation and massage techniques to reduce pain.
- About medical intervention and the risks and benefits of each.
- What questions to ask when the birth attendant is suggesting to intervene.
- How to avoid unnecessary episiotomies and cesarean sections.
- How husbands/doulas can become effective labor coaches.
How do I find out who teaches in my area?
Go to: www.bradleybirth.com Enter your location and there you will find an Instructor who will be excited to tell you more about her class.
How successful is the Bradley Method®?
86% of Bradley moms have vaginal childbirth with no medication.
The main goal of The Bradley Method® is that mother, baby, and family are healthy.
