About Bradley

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.

What does The Bradley Method® Teach?

• Natural childbirth - Nearly 90% of Bradley® 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.
• Training: "Early Bird" classes followed by weekly classes starting in the 5th month and continuing until the birth.
• Relaxation and NATURAL breathing - can be effective pain management techniques with training according to the National Institutes of Health.
• "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 cesarean section.