Happy May! What a wonderful time of year to be pregnant! Congratulations on your pregnancy, and thanks for learning more about The Bradley Method . You and your baby deserve the best start, free from unnecessary drugs and their side effects; taking classes now can make that a reality.
Whether you're preparing for your first birth or a subsequent birth, Bradley Method® classes get you ready for a miracle. The ideal time to begin classes is in the fifth month of pregnancy, leaving plenty of time for you to complete the 12-week series before your estimated due date. (So someone with an EDD in August or September would want to begin classes in June, for example.) Discovering your options and preparing your mind and body take time and practice for both mother and coach. No one knows what cards they'll be dealt, but The Bradley Method stacks the deck in your favor for a wonderful birth.
Relaxation is key to a great birth, and you'll learn many techniques in class. I cover all aspects of a normal pregnancy and birth in the 12-week series (click on Why 12 weeks, above). You'll learn everything necessary to have the healthiest pregnancy and birth - naturally and joyfully!
The class fee covers the workbooks, useful handouts, and books and dvds to borrow. Payments may be partly bartered for, and private classes are sometimes available. Classes meet at Bellani Maternity on Rte. 2 in Warwick (behind Chili's in the Staples plaza). More details (and price) are on www.naturalbirthsofri@vpweb.com .
About 10-15% of Bradley students end up with a C-section (still too high, but that's about 1/3 of the US C-section rate). Of the Bradley students who birth vaginally, over 86% need no drugs at all, having a truly natural birth! That's what your body was made to do and you really can do it. You'll gain courage and confidence, learning how Mother Nature is on your side.
I also teach The Bradley Method Early Pregnancy Classes. These are $40 for 2 classes that cover how to stay healthy, low risk, and comfortable during your pregnancy. There's no obligation to take the full Bradley series; the Early Pregnancy Classes stand alone.
Classes are small and fill up quickly, so don't put off registering. That belly's growing bigger!