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Bradley method

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Noun1.Bradley method - a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth by providing education and exercises and nutrition and techniques of breathing and relaxation (with the assistance of the father)
natural childbirth - labor and childbirth without medical intervention; no drugs are given to relieve pain or aid the birth process; "natural childbirth is considered the safest for the baby"


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Sometimes called husband coached childbirth, the Bradley method became popular as more and more people read his book on the subject, entitled Husband Coached Childbirth.
Besides Lamaze, the Bradley Method is another popular form of natural childbirth where the expecting mother's partner serves as birthing coach.
CIMS has grown to represent more than 90,000 birth professionals via such organizations as ALACE, MANA, ACNM, La Leche League, ICEA, DONA, the Bradley Method, and others.
 
 
 
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