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The Bradley Method
 Everyone
has Hopes and Dreams for the birth of their baby.
Bradley® childbirth classes can help you realize your dreams by
giving you:
Confidence In Your Body’s Natural Ability To Give Birth
Bradley® classes give information on the process of labor and birth,
give couples time for discussion, show birth videos and use
visualization and relaxation exercises, all of which can help
transform your fears into confidence and excited anticipation of
your baby’s birth.
An Emphasis On
Relaxation And Effective Coaching
Most couples taking Bradley® classes have un-medicated,
natural births. Students learn many different relaxation skills
which decrease the pain of childbirth and allow mothers to manage
the remaining pain. A variety of labor and birth positions are
taught to help labor progress. Bradley® classes teach mothers to
listen to and work with their bodies, using slow abdominal breathing
instead of unnatural breathing patterns and distraction techniques.
Labor coaches learn many specific skills for assisting the mother.
Family Atmosphere And Individualized Attention
Expectant parents comment that they really enjoy the comfort of
classes held in a private home, the friendships they develop with
other couples, and the availability of their instructor for
telephone consultation 24 hours a day. Typically, a series has four
to eight couples, allowing participants to get a lot of
individualized attention.
Thorough And Objective Consumer Information
Bradley® teachers are independent consumer advocates. We
work directly for expectant couples to help them have the birth
experience they desire. Bradley® classes help participants to know
their options, understand obstetrical procedures, make well informed
choices and communicate openly with their caregivers.
Time To Consider Birth And Parenting Choices
Expectant couples soon discover that there are many choices
to be made. Classes start in the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy
so that couples have plenty of time to consider their options and
make decisions that are right for them.
Help With The Health And Well-being Of Mother And Baby
Bradley® classes give specific information on nutrition and
support for eating well throughout pregnancy. Mothers-to-be learn
exercises to ease pregnancy discomforts and to prepare their bodies
for birth. Couples learn what they can do during pregnancy and
labor to decrease their chances of needing a cesarean. Since
breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed babies, expectant
parents learn what they can do to make breastfeeding work well for
them and their babies
A Deep Respect For The Uniqueness And Joy Of Every Birth
No two births are alike. Every birth is special! Bradley®
classes prepare couples for a variety of birth outcomes and help
empower them to give birth joyfully.
More information about The Bradley Method:
www.bradleybirth.com
Authored by the Wisconsin Bradley®
teachers. © 1998
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