The Bradley Method

This past Saturday, Leonard and I went to our first birthing class. We are taking a series of classes based on what is called "The Bradley Method. This series of class (total of 8, 2 1/2 hour classes) is required for us by our birthing center for women who are having their first child or just their first natural birth. The Bradley Method was created by Dr. Robert A Bradley (1917- 1998). He was the co-founder of the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth. If you are interested in more information on what the Bradley Method is you can check out www.bradleybirth.com. During our first class we met Linda, our instructor. The class is being held in her home in Richardson. We also met 5 other very nice couples who are taking the class with us. The best part of the class, by far, was when I got to lay on the floor with a couple of pillows and Leonard had to practice helping me to relax by rubbing my back. I almost fell asleep... imagine that! Anyway, we have two workbooks to go through. I think we are going to like the classes. I just really hope the end up being worth the $300 we payed to take the class.:D