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The Bradley Method® Course Content

Though every class has a specific topic which is covered in detail, each class also covers
nutrition, exercise, positive communications techniques and coaching. A different relaxation technique is demonstrated
and assigned for practice each week. Classes may also feature a video presentation.

Class 1. Introduction to Class 5. Introduction to Class 9. Advanced First Stage


The Bradley Method® First Stage Labor Techniques
This class begins with Bradley Method® This class is on how your body works in This class is filled with advanced
history, philosophy and goals. During first stage labor. We will cover anatomy coaching techniques dealing directly
this class, we will begin to study things and physiology of first stage stressing with the challenge of handling first stage
you can do to stay healthy and low risk our respect for the natural process and labor. We will go over the First Stage
during pregnancy. We will introduce examining the built-in safeguards for Study Guide so that you can be sure you
important pregnancy exercises and lead you and your baby. We will teach basic are well prepared for this stage of labor.
a discussion of how to handle pain. coaching techniques and instruct you on We will also have a labor rehearsal and
There will also be a lesson on avoiding how to practice together. Standard do some role playing.
unnecessary pain in labor. hospital admitting and prepping
procedures will also be covered. Class 10. Advanced Second Stage
Class 2. Nutrition in Pregnancy Techniques
The primary focus of this class is on Class 6. Introduction to This class begins with an advanced labor
nutrition. We will discuss good nutrition Second Stage Labor rehearsal which helps pull together
during pregnancy so that you will This class is on how your body works in all the information you have learned
understand what nutrients are important the second stage of labor. We will cover so far. We will also cover the
and what quantities are necessary. We the anatomy and physiology of second Second Stage Study Guide to be
will help you to evaluate your diet and stage labor stressing our respect for the sure that you fully understand
suggest ways to improve it if necessary. natural process and examining the built and are prepared to handle the
We will also review the pregnancy in safeguards for you and your baby. We second stage of labor.
exercises and continue our study of will discuss the importance of the
things you can do to help keep yourself natural alignment plateau and the fetal Class 11. Being a Great Coach/
healthy and low risk during pregnancy. Heimlich maneuver. Basic pushing Are You Ready?
The topics of breastfeeding and sex techniques and second stage positions, This is the second class that focuses
during pregnancy are also covered. as well as the coach's role, will be primarily on the coach. We discuss the
covered. Third stage will also be B.E.S.T. techniques for labor and birth
Class 3. Pregnancy discussed in this class. as a comprehensive review of the most
During this class, we will discuss the important points he will need to
many changes your body goes through Class 7. Planning Your Birth remember during labor. We will cover
during pregnancy. We will focus on Class seven covers consumer information for coaches on how to
anatomy and physiology as well as information and how to work with your handle the challenges they will face in
common discomforts and how to handle health care provider to make a birth labor. Emergency childbirth will be
them naturally. This is helpful for the plan. We discuss: what your choices are, discussed just-in-case the baby comes
coach as it makes him more aware and the importance of evaluating your before you get where you are going. We
therefore more understanding of these feelings and listing your priorities, and will also participate in an intriguing
changes. We will also begin to discuss meeting with our medical team to discussion on the topic of what labor is
some of the many choices you have discuss your preferences in a positive and why it is so different for each
regarding labor and birth. way. There is also a first stage labor woman and even for each pregnancy.
rehearsal in this class.
Class 4. The Coach's Role Class 12. Preparing for
This is the first of two classes that focus Class 8. Variations and Your New Family
on pregnancy and childbirth from the Complications/ The last of our twelve weekly classes
coach's point of view. In this session we Postpartum Preparation begins with an advanced labor rehearsal.
will discuss: coaching during pregnancy, This class covers various complications Next, we will discuss the concluding
the importance of natural childbirth, including cesarean surgery discussing: chapter in the Student Workbook which
bonding, and the father's role in how to avoid these problems if possible, is titled Your Labor and Birth. We will
breastfeeding. We will conclude our natural ways to handle them if they do also cover: newborn care, mothering,
study on staying low risk and discuss the occur, and how to have a positive fathering, breastfeeding, how to handle a
article in your workbook titled Drugs, experience even if medical intervention crying baby, and adjusting to the many
Myths and Birthing. becomes necessary. We also discuss changes you will face after the baby is
postpartum care and how to take care of born.
the newborn.

The Bradley Method® - A Complete Course in Childbirth Education


Stephanie Neher, Kasson, MN (507) 634-7498
birthmomma@kmtel.com www.bradleybirth.com?n130
This article originated from http://bradleybabybloggings.blogspot.com/

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