Birth for Joy

The Bradley Method® is a system of natural labor techniques in which a woman and her coach play an active part.  We encourage you to trust your body using natural breathing combined with relaxation.

A natural birth is safest for both mom and baby and provides for a woman's utmost awareness of a thrilling experience.  The process of preparation and the circumstances of a natural birth favor the development of strong family bonds.

For most couples, the fifth or beginning of the sixth month is the suggested time to 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.

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

• natural childbirth
• active participation by the coach
• excellent nutrition (the foundation of a healthy pregnancy & labor)
• avoidance of drugs
• natural breathing combined with relaxation techniques
• tuning into and working with your body
• immediate & 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 (i.e. emergency childbirth or C-section)

Classes begin in mid-pregnancy and fill up fast!

Serving New York's Capital Region:

Marisa Christiano, AAHCC 
518-346-8775
birth4joy@aol.com

For a U.S. directory of teachers call (800) 4 - A - BIRTH, visit www.bradleybirth.com, or contact:

This website contains information about classes offered in Schenectady and Albany Counties of New York, and is not the official website of The Bradley Method^®. The views on this website do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method^® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth^®.