Definition: This is a childbirth education method founded by Dr. Robert Bradley to promote natural childbirth and husband coached childbirth. Together with Jay and Margie Hathaway he founded the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth (AAHCC) that certifies childbirth educators to teach his method of natural childbirth.
This method focuses on relaxation for childbirth as a method of pain relief. They also are big fans of the Blue Ribbon Baby diet founded by Dr. Tom Brewer as a method of maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Each childbirth class is 12 weeks long, though occasionally you will find an 8 week class. Over 90% of their students achieve a natural childbirth according to AAHCC.
For more information: Bradley Method
Also Known As: Husband Coached Childbirth, AAHCC, Bradley
Examples:
My husband and I signed up for Bradley Method Childbirth classes.
