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Bradley Method
See Also
Non-Pharmacologic Pain Control in Labor
Labor Coaching
Doula
Bradley Method
Hypnosis in Labor
Lamaze Method
Background
Established by Mayo Obstetrician 1947
Technique
Father coaches labor
Bradley originated the Father's involvement
No
Labor Anesthesia
used in 94% of patients
Various labor positions
Maximize health habits
Good nutritional intake
Antepartum
Exercise
program
Decrease discomfort of pregnancy
Prepare
Muscle
s for birth
Non-distraction oriented relaxation
Interpret stimulus as
Sensation
other than pain
Imitate sleeping position
Emphasizes a comfortable and relaxing environment
Imitate breathing during sleep
Deep and slow abdominal breathing
Imagery
Visualize uterine
Muscle
s contracting
Analogy to "Birth Climax" (Birth as type of orgasm)
Imagine floating the wave of a contraction
Disadvantages
Very critical of
Lamaze Method
Classes may be as expensive as $500
Resources
American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth
http://www.bradleybirth.com/
Address: Box 5224, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
Phone: 800-4ABIRTH
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