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Natural and Active
Childbirth the Bradley Way
By Shel Franco
Jill Yanke of Sun Prairie, Wis. got her money's worth out of Bradley childbirth classes. It was important to her that she became more educated for her second child's birth. When the big day rolled around, Yanke was knowledgeable and very relaxed. The Bradley Method prepared her well. So well, in fact, that she was able to remain calm when her baby made a surprise entrance in the family's bathroom.
As a result of his book and medical practices, Dr. Bradley is often credited with paving the way for fathers to be present in the delivery room. To many, he also changed the face of childbirth throughout the world.
Eventually, Dr. Bradley, along with Marjie and Jay Hathaway, participants in his method of childbirth, founded the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth.
2. Active participation of the husband as coach.
3. Excellent nutrition is the foundation of a healthy pregnancy.
4. Avoidance of drugs during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary.
5. Training should consist of early birth classes followed by weekly classes starting in the sixth month, continuing until birth.
6. Using relaxation and natural breathing techniques.
7. Tuning in to the body.
8. Immediate and continuous contact with a new baby.
9. Breastfeeding, beginning at birth.
10. Consumerism and positive communications.
11. Parents taking responsibility for the safety of the birth place, procedures, attendants and emergency back-up.
12. Parents prepared for unexpected situations such as emergency childbirth and Cesarean section.
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