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Bradley method

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Bradley method
Etymology: Robert Bradley, twentieth century American physician
a method of psychophysical preparation for childbirth, comprising education about the physiologic characteristics of childbirth, exercise, and nutrition during pregnancy, and techniques of breathing and relaxation for control and comfort during labor and delivery. The father is extensively involved in the classes and acts as the mother's "coach" during labor. Among the advantages of the method are its simplicity, the father's involvement, and the realistic approach to the efforts and discomfort of labor. Also called husband-coached childbirth. Compare Lamaze method, Read method.


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Sometimes called husband coached childbirth, the Bradley method became popular as more and more people read his book on the subject, entitled Husband Coached Childbirth.
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Besides Lamaze, the Bradley Method is another popular form of natural childbirth where the expecting mother's partner serves as birthing coach.
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CIMS has grown to represent more than 90,000 birth professionals via such organizations as ALACE, MANA, ACNM, La Leche League, ICEA, DONA, the Bradley Method, and others.
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