Nancy Capo,
AAHCC
Certified Instructor
in
The Bradley Method
®
of Natural Childbirth
Teaching classes in
the
Tucson, Marana &
Oro Valley, AZ area
For a current class schedule and more information about
classes, email us at:
nancy@yoursnaturally.net
or call
(520) 579-8878
"Name that exercise..."
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T
he Bradley Method®
is the most comprehensive childbirth education course available.
Here's what you can expect in each of the 12 classes:
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1
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Introduction to The Bradley Method
®
Learn the Bradley
Method® history,
philosophy and goals, and get to know us and the members of your class.
During this class we begin to study things you can do to keep yourself
healthy and low risk during pregnancy. We introduce important
pregnancy exercises and we lead a discussion on how
to handle pain and how to avoid unnecessary pain in labor. |
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2
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Nutrition in Pregnancy
Learn good
nutrition during pregnancy and understand what nutrients are important
and what quantities are necessary. We help you evaluate your diet
and suggest ways to improve it if necessary. We also review the pregnancy
exercises and discuss sex during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and more
on what you can do to stay healthy and low risk. |
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3
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Pregnancy
Understand the
changes your body goes through during pregnancy, the anatomy and physiology,
the common discomforts of pregnancy and how to handle them
naturally. This is helpful for the coach as well as it makes him more
aware and understanding of these changes. We also begin to discuss
some of the many choices you face regarding labor and birth. |
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4
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The Coach's Role
The first of two
classes that focus on pregnancy and childbirth from the coach's point
of view. We discuss: coaching during pregnancy, the importance
of natural childbirth, bonding, and the father's role in breastfeeding.
We also conclude our study on staying low risk during pregnancy and discuss
drugs, myths and birthing. |
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5
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Introduction to First Stage Labor
This class is
on how your body works in first stage labor. We cover anatomy and
physiology of first stage, stressing our respect for the natural process
and examining the built-in safeguards for you and your baby. We teach
basic coaching techniques and instruct you on how to practice
together. Standard hospital admitting procedures will also be
covered. |
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Introduction to Second Stage Labor
How your body
works in second stage. We cover the anatomy and physiology of this
stage, again stressing respect for the natural process and the built-in
safeguards for you and baby. We discuss the imprtance of understanding
and working with the natural alignment plateau, and the fetal Heimlich
maneuver. Basic pushing techniques and second stage positions
, as well as the coach's role, are covered. Third stage is
also discussed briefly. |
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7
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Planning Your Birth
We cover consumer
information and how to make a birth plan. We discuss what your
choices are, the importance of evaluating your feelings and listing your
priorities, and meeting with your medical team to discuss your choices
in a positive way. There is also a first stage labor rehearsal
in this class. |
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Variations and Complications / Postpartum
Preparation
This class covers
two units. We cover various complications including cesarean
surgery, how to avoid these problems if possible, how to evaluate
whether and when it is necessary to intervene, and how to handle interventions
that become necessary. We also cover information on taking care
of yourself after your baby is born. |
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9
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Advanced First Stage Techniques
This class is
filled with advanced coaching techniques dealing directly with the
challenges of first stage labor. We will go over the First Stage
Study Guide so that you can be sure you are well-prepared. We
will also have a labor rehearsal and do some role playing. |
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10
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Advanced Second Stage Techniques
This class begins
with an advanced labor rehearsal which helps to pull together all
of the information you have learned so far. We also cover the Second
Stage Study Guide to be sure you fully understand and are prepared to
handle the second stage of labor. |
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Being a Great Coach / Are You Ready?
At this point
we go over the B.E.S.T. techniques for labor and birth as a comprehensive
review of the most important points you will use while in labor. This
class also covers more important information for coaches on how to
handle the challenges they will face. Emergency childbirth
is discussed, just in case the baby comes before you get where you're going.
We also participate in an intriguing discussion of "what is labor" and why
it is so different for each woman and even for each pregnancy. |
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12
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Preparing for Your New Family
This class begins
with an advanced labor rehearsal, then we discuss the concluding
chapter of your student workbook titled "Your Labor and Birth." We
also cover: newborn care, mothering, fathering, breastfeeding,
how to handle a crying baby, and adjusting to the many changes you will
face during this time. |
Free Early Pregnancy Consultation
The regular class series
normally begins about the sixth month of pregnancy. But if you
have just learned that you are pregnant, you don't have to wait for
classes. You can get an important head start on making sure you
stay healthy and low risk throughout your pregnancy by calling for a
free early pregnancy consultation. We discuss basics of nutrition and exercise,
how to choose a birth team that
will support your decisions, and we address any special concerns you may
have regarding your pregnancy. Getting this information early can
help you understand the choices you have, help you as a couple decide what's
important to you, and can very well determine the outcome of the type of
birth you have.
For the protection of the public, the terms "The Bradley Method" and "Husband-Coached
Childbirth" have been registered. Only those teachers currently affiliated
with the American Academy of
Husband-Coached Childbirth®
may teach The Bradley Method
® .
For more
information on The Bradley Method®
, for an international listing of instructors, or to contact the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®
directly, please contact:
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The
Bradley Method ®
, Box 5224, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5224 (800) 4-A-BIRTH or
(818) 788-6662 www.bradleybirth.com
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