Birth is one of life’s most precious and exhilarating moments. Couples wait, with great expectation, for nine months to meet their child.
When the moment comes, their hearts overflow with love, excitement, and joy. It is a beautiful and empowering experience.
I have loved being a mother for seven years now and have had the pleasure of teaching couples about childbirth for four and a half years. One thing that I have learned over the years is that you have to expect the unexpected. Couples should plan for a beautiful experience, but they should also know what to do if the unexpected happens.
The Bradley Method® helps prepare couples for all that labor can bring. Couples learn about all the different stages of labor, how to handle any discomfort, unexpected situations, and how the husband can be her coach.
The combination of relaxation, which is the key to the Bradley Method®, and knowledge really can help moms stay in control of their birth experience and get through labor without medications and/or interventions.
If you are reading this blog you are most likely pregnant or know someone who is. Women can give birth naturally – our bodies were built for it. It is not a horrifying experience or one to be feared. It may not be painless, it may be the hardest thing a woman ever does, but it is so incredible and rewarding. I encourage you to continue educating yourself about birth. You and your baby will be happy you did.
Faith
