By taking classes in The Bradley Method® of natural childbirth, you will learn about:
• Prenatal nutrition & exercise
• Relaxation for an easier birth
• Husbands as coaches
• Birth plans and more!
What is The Bradley Method®?
The Bradley Method® teaches natural childbirth and views birth as a natural process. It is our belief that most women with proper education, preparation, and the help of a loving and supportive coach can be taught to give birth naturally. The Bradley Method® is a system of natural labor techniques in which a woman and her coach play an active part. It is a simple method of increasing self-awareness, teaching a woman how to deal with the stress of labor by tuning in to her own body. The Bradley Method® encourages mothers to trust their bodies using natural breathing, relaxation, nutrition, exercise, and education.
How is The Bradley Method® Unique?
• The Bradley Method® teaches couples ways to stay low risk. While occasionally there are risk factors out of your control, staying healthy and low risk can help to avoid complications. Low risk mothers have more choices.
• Relaxation is the Key to The Bradley Method® during labor. It is the safest and most effective way to reduce unnecessary pain and to handle any pain that you do experience. While other methods seek to control the sensations of labor (emphasizing distraction as their Primary labor control technique), The Bradley Method® encourages mothers to trust their bodies (emphasizing relaxed abdominal breathing and relaxation throughout labor).
• The term The Bradley Method® is a registered trademark to ensure you are getting quality childbirth education. All instructors of The Bradley Method® are highly trained to help you learn how to give birth.
What does The Bradley Method® Teach?
• Natural childbirth - Nearly 90% of Bradley Method® moms having
vaginal births do
so without pain medication.
• Active participation by the husband as coach.
• Excellent nutrition: the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and baby.
• Avoidance of drugs during pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding,
unless absolutely necessary.
{No drug has been proven safe for an unborn baby}
• “Early Bird” Training: weekly classes starting in the 5th month and
continuing until the birth.
• Relaxation and natural breathing. According to the National
Institutes of Health these techniques can be effective pain
management.
• "Tuning-in" to your own body and trusting the natural process.
• Immediate and continuous contact with your new baby.
• Breastfeeding (beginning at birth) provides immunities and
nutrition.
• Consumerism and positive communications.
• Parents taking responsibility for the safety of the birth place,
procedures, attendants, and
emergency back-up.
• Parents being prepared for unexpected situations such as
emergency childbirth and c-section.
Why Natural Childbirth?
The kind of pregnancy, labor, and birth our children experience has a profound and lifelong effect on their health, including their mental, emotional, and physical health. The Bradley Method® attempts to give babies the best possible start in life by teaching how to have a natural pregnancy and a natural childbirth.
How much do classes cost?
$275 for my Bradley Method® series of classes. This includes 2 ½ hours of instruction each class, a Student Workbook, handouts, access to my lending library, and a $50 discount on my doula services. {$5 fee for PayPal}
What is covered in class?
I use many different kinds of visual aides to keep the class interesting and fun. In my classes you can expect videos, power point presentations, games, anatomical models, class participation, contests and prizes. We will practice different labor positions & techniques, prenatal and post partum exercises, and relaxation.
What if I don’t have a “husband?”
I accept all mothers interested in taking a childbirth education class regardless of your marital status, race, or religion. Because The Bradley Method® trains labor coaching, it is recommended that you bring a support person who will be with you at your birth to class. For example, this person can be your husband, boyfriend, partner, mother, sister, friend, or doula. Everyone is warmly welcome!
When should I start?
Healthy nutrition, appropriate exercise, and pregnancy information can be of benefit throughout the entire pregnancy. For most couples, the fifth month is the suggested time to begin a Bradley Method™ class series as they seriously start training for labor and for their upcoming role as parents. The earlier you start, the better prepared you'll be physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Next Class Series Begins April 7th
Thursdays @ 6:30pm in Escondido
Contact Robin
- (760) 672-7859
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