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Has Anyone Been to the Bradley Method Class?
Asked by L.S. from Indianapolis
on June 13, 2008
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I am pregnant with my first child and heard a little about the Bradley Method of birthing from a friend but would love to hear personal experiences. If you have been ...
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- if you can take with kim wright, she is my dulas. i had an amazing birth experience totally natural with the help of the bradley way, kim and my amazing husband. i rec...
- Bradley, LaMaze-same thing.
- Hi L., Congratulations!! We looked into Bradley classes when we were pregnant-but all the teachers were having babies and we couldn't find a class! Several friends ...
Recommendations for the Bradley Method?
Asked by A.H. from San Francisco
on June 10, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I'm pregnant with #2 right now, in about my 15th week. I had a pretty good birth for my first daughter-- no meds, doula assisted, healthy baby with most of ...
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- Hi A., Congratulations on pregnancy #2 and your growing family. Congratulations too on a healthy 1st pregnancy, labor and birth. Laboring at home is key to unneces...
- i had both of my babies at home, and let me tell you they were the most amazing, empowering, exstatic moments of our lives. If you are low risk and had a good birth la...
- Hi A., I totally recommend it! I think it was the best thing I ever did. I wanted a home labor, but that was impossible because I'm diabetic. I had to give birth in...
Birthing Options--lamanze, Bradley, Etc.
Asked by K.P. from Denver
on October 10, 2006
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I definately want to have my baby at a hospital under the care of an OB. I've got a labor doula who will be present at the birth, as will my husband.
I want to t...
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- Hello K., I am sorry to say but the Lamaze or the bradley is over rated. I have two health wonderful children that both weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces. I didn't go throug...
- Many moms find that hospital based classes that teach "prepared" childbirth are simply "preparing" you to do exactly what the hospital wants - huff and puff and roll o...
- Ideally giving birth naturally is what we all hope for. The reality of childbirth can be a different story and every body is different. I personally had an anesthesiol...
Anyone Know of a Doula Who Teaches Bradley Birthing Technique?
Asked by A.D. from Philadelphia
on March 19, 2008
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Hi, all. I *just* transferred from the clinic at HUP to a Natural Birthing Suite in CC last week. As a result I'm behind the 8-ball in regards to Birthing Classes. ...
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- Hi A.: I gave birth 19 months ago, using a doula, and after taking Bradley classes. The woman who gave the classes was wonderful, and is also a birth doula. Her name...
- I also took Bradley Birth Classes, and loved them. My son was born naturally, and it was a wonderful experience! My Instructor isn't teaching in this area any more, bu...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I would be available as a Doula for your birth and/or private Birth classes if you would like to email me. I taught Bradley c...
I Feel like I'm Way Too Big!
Asked by J.R. from Texarkana
on February 16, 2009
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Hey, everyone! Okay, so I'm about 13 weeks pregnant with my second child. I've only gained about 2 pounds since I've found out, but you wouldn't know it by looking a...
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- HAHA....You are now going through what every other mommy of 2 or more has gone through. My dr told me that its totally normal to show much earlier with your 2nd baby. ...
- With my second child, I was already showing at 8 weeks and my regular jeans were terribly uncomfortable. I ended up gaining the exact same with both children (30-35 p...
- I showed way earlier with my 2nd than with my first. It's normal! ~A.
What Is Your Experience with Natural Childbirth Methods?
Asked by L.N. from Salt Lake City
on May 13, 2008
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As background, I took Bradley classes before my birth and am now training to teach Bradley. I've been wondering what other methods are like since I don't know too much...
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- I used the hypnobabies program while preparing for the birth of my twins. I joined the hypnobabies yahoo group for online support and I also bought the program used o...
- I had bradley classes with my first pregnancy and greatly enjoyed them. I most appreciated the ways that bradley included and made dad a huge part of the process of l...
- I've heard such good things about hypnobirthing. My friend has 5 kids and read the book before her last. She said it was so much better than all the others.
Birthing Methods
Asked by L.K. from Detroit
on February 1, 2009
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There are so many birthing methods (i.e. Bradley, hypno, lamasse, etc) out there, but little "real-life" explanations of how successful using these methods are. What ...
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- I chose to have a completely natural and drug-free childbirth. I didn't use a specific method but I did do a lot to prepare for my son's birth. I read inspirationa...
- Nothing worked for me! Just try to focus on what will NOT make you freak out! haha j/k! Really though-just focus on anything in the room-and that should help a lit...
- I used the...uhm.. well no "technique" per se that I'm aware of - but I did try to maintain a positive, peaceful, meditative state during delivery of each of my six ch...
Advice on Childbirth Classes/doula
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on April 17, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I am giving birth in September and trying to get things in place. I want to try to have a natural childbirth, but realize that may not be possible. I want...
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- I personnally havent tried the hypnobirthing but a friend of mine who is a doula was telling me about it and the diffent techniques that they do. i plan on it for my n...
- ###-###-#### Paula Santi; she is a very special, kind, experienced doula and Le Leche Leader. We were very blessed to have her assistance w/ our daughter. A.
- So, I speak as a woman who has had two kids in the hospital with a doula and who has taken doula training since, as well as connected with many doulas and women who ha...
Anyone Know of a Good Birthing Class?
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on February 27, 2007
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Hello,
I am 6 months pregnant and need to find a good birthing class to prepare my husband and I for labor, breastfeeding, etc. My midwife recommended one that teache...
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- We took our "birth class" at Presby Plano and got alot out of it. Good Luck!!
- Plano Presby is what I was going to suggest too. Follow this link and click on Classes at Presyterian Healthcare System Hospitals. A pop-up box will open where you can...
- I took mine through Medical Center of Plano and highly recommend it. I think it was like $200 for all of the classes.
Seeking Advice on Doulas
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on February 4, 2008
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I'm due to give birth to my second baby in May and I'm hoping to have a medication-free Bradley birth this time. (I ended up with an epidural at the very end of my fi...
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- I know where you are coming from! I had an epidural when I was dilated at 10 with my first birth, which resulted in 3.5 hours of pushing and just narrowly escaped a C...
- Hi J.. For my last child who's 7 now, I chose to have her at home. We were living in another state and had no insurance, so we decided that since my sons birth, and ...
- Depending on where you live there aren't many choices for Doula's. I recomend a hospital with a bath tub so you can get in it while in labor. I progressed from 5-9cm i...
