Childbirth Mothers
Childbirth Mothers

 

Bradley Childbirth Pregnant Mother

2011
Classes offered at
Charleston Birth Place
January 3 - March 21
March 28 - June 13
June 20 - September 5
September 12 - Nov 28
*Mondays 6:30-9:00pm

 

2010 - 2011
Classes offered at
Charleston Holistic Center
September 22 - Dec 8
February 16 - May 4
May 11 - July 27
August 3 - October 19
*Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm

Recent Certifications:
Anatomy and Physiology of Birth
Assistant Labor Coach


Bradley Childbirth Classes

Bradley Childbirth is a consumer-oriented approach to working naturally with your body to give birth in a common-sense, relaxed way. The Bradley classes offered by Lin Cook cover 12 weeks and start approximately in the woman's 6th month of pregnancy. The course covers numerous areas of pregnancy and delivery including:

  • nutrition
  • exercise to make labor easier and shorter
  • coaching skills (including comfort measures that do not involve drugs)
  • relaxation techniques
  • dealing with pregnancy discomforts
  • the mechanics of labor
  • how to handle unexpected situations
  • how to choose a birth team who will work with you without surprises
  • writing your birth plan
  • controversial subjects in obstetrics ~ ultrasound, circumcision and immunization
  • basics of breastfeeding information
  • newborn procedures ~ benefit versus risk
  • labor rehearsals
  • films on labor and related topics

After all the babies are born the class enjoys a reunion.

13 Peek's Pike ~ Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 766-6135 ~ Mobile Phone: (843) 696-1068
E-mail:


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