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Bradley Method® classes are unique because they:

  • Empower a woman so she can enjoy birth as a natural event with a minimum of intervention. This is accomplished by teaching the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of birth.
  • Foster a couple's confidence by providing comprehensive preparation for any birth setting (hospital, birth, or home), and in any situation (including complications or cesarean section).
  • Help define, teach and support the role of a birth partner during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
  • Focus on opening and enhancing communication with the partner as well as with the professional birth team.
  • Provide consumer oriented training, allowing participants to make truly informed decisions in a variety of situations.
  • Emphasize staying healthy and low risk throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

Topics covered in Bradley® classes include:

Background and principles of true natural childbirth, nutrition, exercises, relaxation, positive communications, birth process review, consumer issues, coach's role, natural labor techniques, breastfeeding, preparation for unexpected outcomes, birth plans, postpartum adjustment, and the newborn. Information on other pertinent topics is supplied upon request. If your Bradley® teacher cannot help you, then you will be referred to other professionals in the area who can.

Your local Bradley Method® Instructor is a professional trained to help pregnant couples obtain the birth experience they desire. Each instructor has gone through intensive training and is required to reaffiliate each year.

We strive to match you with the class that best fits your schedule and special needs. Please contact individual instructors for time, date, cost and location of classes.

Insurance discounts available.

In the greater Rochester area in upstate New York, call or E-mail a Bradley® teacher today for more information.