New 2009 Class schedule!
Classes in the Bradley Method cover all aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth to prepare couples for a healthy, happy experience. Topics include not only pregnancy exercises and basic anatomy, but also nutrition, the physiology of labor and birth, the emotional stages of labor, choices in childbirth, unexpected situations, and support and communication techniques. Breastfeeding, newborn care and the postpartum period are also covered.
The Bradley Method is based on the belief that birth is a normal, physiological process, and that the majority of women, with the right preparation and support, can give birth without routine medical interventions.
About the Class
In addition to the specific topics covered in each class, sessions will also include communications exercises and relaxation techniques. Classes in the last half of the series will include labor rehearsals, role playing exercises and advanced labor support techniques. Videos and birth stories will help the students become comfortable with the visual, emotional and personal aspects of childbirth.
Class Registration
The $325 class fee includes the Bradley workbook and other materials. If you are interested in the class please check the dates of my upcoming classes. To save a spot in a class print then complete this registration form and send a $50 deposit, checks made payable to Juli Billings-Walter and return to 4719 West Byron, Chicago, IL 60641.
Class size is limited and spaces are filled in the order of deposits received. The balance of the fee is payable at the first class. A receipt is provide to submit to insurance companies for reimbursment of class costs.
To download a copy of my brochure, please click here.
Specific class topics
Class 1: Introduction to the Bradley Method and exercises to increase comfort during pregnancy and prepare the body for birth as well as a discussion of the women centered vs. medical model of childbirth.
Class 2: Focus on good nutrition and its importance in pregnancy, plus basic anatomy and an introduction to breastfeeding
Class 3: Physiology of first stage labor, how to recognize and respond to the signs of labor
Class 4: Physiology of second stage, how to use position to your advantage, plus the physiology to third stage
Class 5: Interventions in childbirth, natural ways to speed up labor and the importance of developing a birth plan
Class 6: Recognizing variations and coping with unexpected situations including caesarean section and reviewing possible birth scenarios
Class 7: Review of first and second stage labor and a labor rehearsal
Class 8: Challenges of supporting a woman in labor, plus the how to's of breastfeeding
Class 9: The postpartum period, newborn procedures and care
All class topics will be covered, however some may be switched around depending on need.
A class reunion will be held after all the babies are born.