Recommended Reading

Husband Coached Childbirth -Dr. Robert Bradley
Natural Childbirth, the Bradley Way -Susan McCutcheon
The Assistant Coach's Manual -Hathaway and Bek
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding -La Leche League
The Birth Book -Dr. Sears

Thomas A. Edison

"The doctor of the future will give no drugs but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of human disease." Thomas A. Edison

The 12 classes in the Bradley (R) series include: Nutrition, Exercise, Pregnancy, Relaxation techniques, Birth plans, The stages of labor, Preparing for the unexpected and C-sections, Breastfeeding, and Infant care.

The series of classes is taught over 12 weeks to give you and your partner plenty of time to prepare for your birth. Learning good nutrition, practicing the exercises and relaxation techniques takes time.