Classes

Upcoming classes:

The next class session begins on June 3 and will be on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm.

I offer classes in person, over zoom & hybrid

Interested in private classes? Contact me for more information!

Class Description

Each class is 2 1/2 hours in duration, and is enhanced with videos, discussion, labor rehearsal, relaxation exercises/practice, and hand outs.

Introduction to the Bradley Method
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Gestation
The Coach's Role
Introduction to First Stage Labor & Transition
Introduction to Second Stage Labor
Variations of labor & Unexpected Situations
Advanced First Stage & Birth Plans
Advanced Second Stage, Being a Great Coach, Labor Practice
Breastfeeding, Care of Mother & Baby- Review

Why The Bradley Method?

Physical Training - Training for an event takes time and the human body takes time to prepare for birth.

Confidence - Attitude and habits take 3 months to change. The natural process of birth is foreign to most people. It takes time to understand the process, and have confidence that it works.

Practice - Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! The more a couple rehearses, the better they get.

Nutrition - The key to a healthy pregnancy is good nutrition every day.

Relaxation - The key to labor is relaxation. The body works best when the mother is relaxed. Relaxation techniques are taught and practiced in every class.

Education - Not knowing what to expect in child birth can cause fear and anxiety. Each class includes in-person instruction, discussion, videos, and birth stories to ensure parents are prepared and informed.

Preparation - Getting ready for birth takes time and effort. Dr. Bradley likens birth to an athletic event. You wouldn't run a marathon without preparing for it.

Coach training - Most fathers desire to participate in child birth but don't know how. Much of class is directed at preparing the labor coach to be attentive advocates for the mother. Dr. Bradley was fond of saying, "a husband should be man enough to finish what he starts!"

Investment

Email or text me for more information on class cost!

Classes are purposefully kept small with no more than 6 couples per series.

This web site contains information about my classes available in Webster, NY and is not the official website of The Bradley Method® . The views contained on this web site do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth® .