There is quite a large array of childbirth education options out there, as you may have discovered by now, as you walk along your path of discovery! Each method has its strengths. I luckily landed on the Bradley Method®, and haven't looked back. Here is some information about what it is, and why it may be right for you.
What is a Bradley Method® class?
Bradley Method® classes are ideal for those women and couples who would prefer to avoid unnecessary interventions in the births of their babies. The 12-week series is very comprehensive, covering not only labor and birth, but also nutrition and exercise habits that will help to keep your pregnancy as healthy and low-risk as possible. Most students report feeling much more relaxed and confident about pregnancy and birth at the end of the course! That was certainly my experience, and my husband's as well.
What makes a Bradley Method ® class unique among all others? It is the special focus on your Coach as the one person who will stand by you, and support you come what may. Many other methods focus only on what the laboring woman needs to do, but we focus on the important roles of both the woman AND her Coach. I have yet to meet a Bradley Coach who leaves a class without MUCH more confidence in birth in general, and their role in particular!
Students of my classes will find themselves treated to lots of discussion, birth videos, and a range of activities and labor practices. My husband also pops in from time to time to share wisdom and inspiration from a Veteran Coach's perspective.
The Bradley Method® also places a very strong emphasis on being your own advocate in the birth room. You will learn how to ask all the right questions to help you make important, well-informed decisions. You will emerge with a level of knowledge that is simply beyond compare! Trust me, we use all 12 weeks well!
You can find my upcoming classes at http://www.bradleybirth.com/shannonklee. The cost of my 12-week series is $375.
Other Resources
And, hey, we all know that there is no one method that is for every family; each one has its advantages, just as each family has its own needs. If you would like to know more about what methods are available in your area, as well as what classes can be found, send me a message and I will help connect you with the resources you need to be successful.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Bradley Method® classes are ideal for those women and couples who would prefer to avoid unnecessary interventions in the births of their babies. The 12-week series is very comprehensive, covering not only labor and birth, but also nutrition and exercise habits that will help to keep your pregnancy as healthy and low-risk as possible. Most students report feeling much more relaxed and confident about pregnancy and birth at the end of the course! That was certainly my experience, and my husband's as well.
What makes a Bradley Method ® class unique among all others? It is the special focus on your Coach as the one person who will stand by you, and support you come what may. Many other methods focus only on what the laboring woman needs to do, but we focus on the important roles of both the woman AND her Coach. I have yet to meet a Bradley Coach who leaves a class without MUCH more confidence in birth in general, and their role in particular!
Students of my classes will find themselves treated to lots of discussion, birth videos, and a range of activities and labor practices. My husband also pops in from time to time to share wisdom and inspiration from a Veteran Coach's perspective.
The Bradley Method® also places a very strong emphasis on being your own advocate in the birth room. You will learn how to ask all the right questions to help you make important, well-informed decisions. You will emerge with a level of knowledge that is simply beyond compare! Trust me, we use all 12 weeks well!
You can find my upcoming classes at http://www.bradleybirth.com/shannonklee. The cost of my 12-week series is $375.
Other Resources
And, hey, we all know that there is no one method that is for every family; each one has its advantages, just as each family has its own needs. If you would like to know more about what methods are available in your area, as well as what classes can be found, send me a message and I will help connect you with the resources you need to be successful.
I look forward to hearing from you!