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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A simple example: I teach the Bradley Method of natural childbirth, which is based on the principles and practices of Denver obstetrician Robert Bradley--who did not deliver 100 percent of his patients naturally. Besides Lamaze, the Bradley Method is another popular form of natural childbirth where the expecting mother's partner serves as birthing coach. Since 1972, the Bradley Method has been used for the birth of more than 250,000 babies; 86 percent have enjoyed spontaneous unmedicated, vaginal births. |
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