Comparing Birth Classes - Bradley, Lamaze, and Hypnobirthing

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"It was such a feeling of empowerment and connection. I felt so bonded with my baby during labor. My husband was the most incredible coach. He knew just what I needed. It was an awesome experience. Thank you so much for all of your help and your support through our pregnancy and all of the help in our being able to have a natural childbirth."

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This second natural birth experience was something that I wish every woman could have. It was hard work to go through the contractions, but the pushing and actual birth part was a walk in the park. I was able to feel the baby pass through my body and had the feeling of total freedom, once she was out. It was just great. I was able to get up immediately and walk. My husband knew what to expect and was calm and took care of everything.
~ Katrin

The birth class you choose will strongly influence how your baby comes into this world. Information is changing all the time, but here is some basic information on the most common birth methods. Find the one that best matches your values, needs and level of commitment.

	Bradley^® Method	Hospital Class	Hypno birthing^®	Lamaze
Length of Series	10-12 classes	2-3 classes	5 classes	4-6 classes
Focus	Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Natural Birth	Understanding and complying with hospital procedures	“Painless” birth through self-hypnosis	Prepare for hospital delivery and distract from contractions
Class size	3 – 8 couples	10 – 25 couples	4-12 mothers	8 – 24 couples
Curriculum created by	Robert Bradley, MD (23,000 births!)	Individual teacher and hospital staff	Marie Mongan, Hypno-therapist	Each teacher writes their own curriculum
Husband’s role	Essential labor coach	Emotional support	hypnosis guide & coach	Emotional support
Natural Birth Rate	86% of vaginal births are unmedicated	Not their goal. Don’t track natural births	Actual percentage not reported.	Not their goal. Don’t track natural births
C-Section rate	14% (Dr. Bradley: 3%)	20-40% depending on doctor or midwife	Not reported.	20-40% depending on doctor or midwife
Class includes instruction in:
Birth-prep exercises	√	Depends on teacher	√	Depends on teacher
Maintaining energy	√		√
Prenatal nutrition	√	Depends on teacher	some	Depends on teacher
Prenatal tests	√	√		√
Physical relaxation	√		√
Mental relaxation	√		√
Emotional relaxation	√		√
Natural breathing	√		√
Breathing patterns		√	√	√
Advanced coaching	√
Labor rehearsal	√	Depends on teacher	√	Depends on teacher
Pregnancy discomforts	√	√		√
Physiology of labor	√	√	√	√
Understanding drugs	√	√	√	√
Labor positions	√	√	√	√
Hospital procedures	√	√		√
Cesarean Surgery	√	√		√
Emergency childbirth	√
Avoiding complications	√		√
Newborn procedures	√	√	√	√
Breastfeeding	√	Depends on teacher		Depends on teacher

To learn more about Melinda Delisle-Clark's Bradley Method Childbirth Classes or to register, you can contact Melinda at 770-794-6861 or classinfo@birthofafamily.com or order her FREE How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy Info Kit.