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Choosing A Birthing Class--bradley Vs. Lamaze
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I am 24 weeks pregnant and am trying to choose a birthing class. I had always heard people talk about Lamaze, but then I saw a couple on a television show talking about the Bradley Method. What is the difference between Lamaze and the Bradley Method?
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Monday 3rd of May 2010 02:45:17 AM
In Medical Science:
The Bradley Method of Husband-Coached Childbirth emphasizes the goal of an unmedicated, natural childbirth, and teaches couples that they are "consumers" of medical services, with the right to question medical intervention and to take responsibility for their birth outcome. Classes are based on a 12-point list of endorsements: natural childbirth as the safest way to have a baby (in the absence of medical complications); active participation of husband as coach; excellent nutrition as the foundation for a healthy pregnancy; avoidance of drugs unless absolutely necessary; early classes starting in the 6th month and continuing; relaxation and natural breathing; "tuning-in" to one's body; immediate and continuous contact with newborn; breast feeding; positive communication and consumerism; responsibility for the safety of the birth place and procedures based on education; and preparation for the unexpected.
Lamaze Childbirth Preparation, began in 1957 as a method of training in breathing techniques for "neuromuscular control" and mental concentration to reduce pain in childbirth. Since 1995, Lamaze has officially changed its philosophy and now upholds these principles:
Birth is normal, natural and healthy.
The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families.
Women's inner wisdom guides them through birth.
Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by the care provider and place of birth.
Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical interventions.
Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers and hospitals.
Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and to trust their inner wisdom.
Lamaze's advocates Six Care Practices for normal birth:
Labor Begins on Its Own
Freedom of Movement throughout Labor
Continuous Emotional and Physical Support
No Routine Interventions
Spontaneous Pushing in Upright or Gravity-Neutral Positions
No Separation of Mother and Baby with Unlimited Opportunities to Breastfeed
Thus Lamaze and Supported Birth share the same beliefs in the normalcy of birth, women's inherent ability to give birth, informed choice, and the benefits of a professional doula. Both explore a variety of ways in which women may find strength and comfort during labor. Instructors will have their own individual approaches and styles when conveying these concepts.
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Monday 15th of March 2010 01:15:49 PM
Hello there, the best way to choose each one is first at all read about both methods and see which one attend your expections, but basically the difference is the bradley is based in a technique to focus the woman to control the pain, as long as the lamazethe technique is to focus the woman to get distract to the pain, but both them are based on how to control and work your breath during the birth time. good Lucky and I hope you will chose what is better to you.
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Sunday 16th of May 2010 05:27:10 AM
This is a method of childbirth education that teaches women or girls to mimic their nighttime sleeping position and use deep, slow, abdominal breathing.Its also teaches natural childbirth and view births as a natural process.
While lamaze on the other hand,uses a Pavlovian responses to the pain of childbirth.
This method normally focuses on arming the expectant couple with various tools to ease discomfort and conserve energy in order to control pain as it occurs.
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