Bradley Method® Childbirth Education Classes

Natural Childbirth is an important goal since most parents what to give their babies every possible advantage, without the side effects of drugs given during labor and birth. Bradley® classes teach families how to have natural births.  The techniques are simple and effective.  Classes include background information and principles of true natural childbirth, nutrition, exercises, relaxation, positive communications, birth process review, consumer issues, coach's role, natural labor techniques, breastfeeding, preparation for unexpected outcomes, birth plans, postpartum adjustment, and the newborn.

We want you and your baby to have the best, safest, and most rewarding birth experience possible.  For that reason, we endorse and teach the following:

• Natural childbirth
• Active participation by your birthing partner (coach)
• Excellent nutrition (the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and labor)
• Avoidance of drugs
• Early training (continuing until birth)
• Natural breathing combined with relaxation techniques
• Tuning into and working with your body
• Immediate and continuous contact with your new baby
• Breastfeeding beginning at birth
• Positive communications
• Informed parents sharing in the making of responsible decisions 
• Parents prepared for unexpected situations (such as emergency childbirth or cesarean section)

 


Healthy Pregnancy Classes

In this class we cover the key components to ensuring a healthy, low risk pregnancy.  If you are planning a pregnancy or are 20 weeks pregnant or less, this class will give you a tremendous amount of support and information.  Profound physical and emotional changes occur during this time in your life.  Laying the foundation for your baby's growth and development inside the womb is empowering for both partners.

Information will be provided on community resources such as childbirth education classes, doulas, La Leche League and more!