Bradley Method

uagirl

Has anyone used the Bradley Method?  DH thinks I've lost my mind, but the more I read up on it, the more interesting it is.  The only problem for us is that the closest classes are in Auburn, and I think it might be hard to get there once a week given DH's work schedule.

ameliaandmatt

My SIL used Bradley and absolutely loved her labor experience (up until the emergency C-Section).  I don't know where in the state you are, but she took her classes in Tuscaloosa.

tippykins

yep, i was planning on taking a class, but the bradley instructor who's card i had apparently has something wrong with her email address b/c it keeps bouncing back. so i found a place that teaches a natural birth class that i may go to. and i also plan to read the hypnobirthing book.

Soon2BMrsWiley

Ya'll are braver than me.  I cannot imagine natural childbirth.  I am a wuss.

tippykins

Soon2BMrsWiley:

Ya'll are braver than me.  I cannot imagine natural childbirth.  I am a wuss.

nah, you're not a wuss at all!

uagirl

Soon2BMrsWiley:

Ya'll are braver than me.  I cannot imagine natural childbirth.  I am a wuss.

 I'm a total wuss, which is why DH thinks I've lost my mind.  I think I want to try and go natural, but I'm not going to feel like I've failed if I have to ask for drugs. 

sdkrlm

you may consider hiring a doula.  She will be able to help you thru your labor & delivery. 

 

star21gazer

I don't know anyone who did the Bradley method but a friend of mine did hypnobirthing and she said it was a calming experience...she uses some of the techniques for other situations that may otherwise be painful as well.