We chose somewhat haphazardly to take Bradley Method vs. Lamaze classes.
In fairness to Lamaze, we really do have a very limited understanding of its focus. We understand there
is a focus on breathing techniques to help distract you from the pain and have, unfortunately, heard too often that these
techniques go out the window as soon as true labor begins.
From what we understand so far, Bradley Method teaches the mother and partner to prepare their minds and the
mother's body to FACE and OVERCOME the pain of childbirth at its different stages through husband-coached relaxation
methods, proper nutrition and pregnancy-position-focused excercise.
The mantra is that medicine is more harmful than helpful to a woman's labor and delivery and that, while it
has it's place in life and death emergencies, a woman is truly equipped in both mind and body, to look to herself and
mother nature, rather than towards medication, to make it through this phenomanal woman's "right of passage".
If Erich and I can manage through a natural and medicine free childbirth, we will be most proud and priviledged.
