***Announcing New Bradley Class Dates! AND A NEW LOCATION!***
Saturday, March 10th, 4:00-7:00 pm, MindBodySoul Yoga in Washington Heights
Unless otherwise noted, these series dates will be the first foray teaching at MindBodySoul Yoga, an amazing community driven yoga studio founded and directed by a personal friend and past client of mine, Alyssa Snow. Class includes a binder of handouts, a copy of Susan McCutcheon’s Natural Birth the Bradley Way, and access to my ever growing library including Dr. Robert Bradley’s Husband Coached Childbirth. It runs consecutive Saturdays, and make-ups are included, at a separate location.
I feel The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth is by far the most comprehensive childbirth course available, covering a wide ranges of topics, including:
- Nutrition, Exercises / Positions, and Relaxation
- Anatomy & Physiology of Birth
- Father / Coaches Role: Obstacles, Challenges, & Techniques
- Massage
- First and Second Stage Labor Techniques: Labor Rehearsals / Coaching Keys & Tools
- Planning Your Birth
- Variations & Complications, including Cesarean Birth
- Postpartum Preparation (for mom and family)
- Immediate Post-Birth Discussion (includes newborn procedures, cord clamping, skin-to-skin, and breastfeeding)
- Newborn Care, including holds, colic tips, and early sleep tips.
As a Certified Lactation Counselor, my course also includes a session on Breastfeeding Basics and when possible, a Babywearing Introduction, by our very own Caprice Corona of The Art of Babywearing.
Couples unsure of the different philosophies of childbirth or not yet ready to commit their time to a full series are encouraged to come just to meet me and learn more about the Bradley classes in the first session, before making a commitment. I am also happy to recommend other independent childbirth courses as the more educated we are about our options the better choices we can make!
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any materials to pass along.
Here’s to Happy Birth-days!
*And look forward to future events by Alyssa and I!*
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02.09.2012 at 8:30 pm
Clara
Where in Inwood will the next Bradley workshop take place? Also, is there a fee? What do I need to bring? Can a friend come?
02.09.2012 at 9:24 pm
uptownbirth
Hello Clara and thanks for your interest!
Just to clarify, though, and make sure this is something you’re interested in – the dates listed aren’t workshops per say but the start dates to a series of classes. They are $400 per couple (or birthing team) and include Susan McCutcheon’s “Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way” as well as the student binder.
The Bradley Method is specifically a “partner coached” based ideology, so while most of my expectant moms bring their partners, I’ve had some bring sisters, friends, coworkers, etc. Whomever they best wanted to support them, and be trained in natural, normal labor, for the big day.
Let me know if there are any other questions I can answer for you. Please feel free to either write back or call anytime!