What is Bradley Method Childbirth Known For?
Bradley is named after Dr. Robert Bradley, an OB who wondered why the births he saw on the farm with the animals was peaceful, but in the women in the hospital seemed so harsh. He wanted to make birth better for mothers and babies. He began training mothers to have an unmedicated birth with their husband (or other important person) by their side and they loved it. He didn’t want the method named after him so the name of American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth was developed when the training of teachers began. Bradley classes consist of 12 weeks of instruction and a Student Workbook for each enrolled family*. While some people may think that Bradley Childbirth education ‘makes’ expectant parents ‘difficult’ the reality is since Dr. Bradley felt strongly that an expectant mother could refuse pain relieving drugs if she wished (when all women were given pain medication as soon as they entered the hospital without being told) couples with strong desires are also attracted to this me
