Our Bradley Method® classes focus on educating the expectant mom and her partner on the natural process of birth and training the partner/coach how to support mom during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.

Additionally, classes include learning and practicing pregnancy exercises to keep you comfortable in pregnancy and to prepare you physically for the challenges of childbirth; nutrition information to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and afterwards; information on the stages of labor and the normal birthing process to empower you to have the birth experience that you want; relaxation exercises to give you tools to allow your body to more easily follow through the stages of labor and prepare you emotionally to welcome your baby; videos and guest speakers to broaden your knowledge and give you well-rounded information on the natural birth process; breastfeeding information to help you give your baby the best start in life and newborn care to prepare you for life after baby.  One of the most unique and inspirational features of class is former Bradley® students returning to share their birth experiences with you. 

Many describe Bradley Method® classes as offering the most comprehensive childbirth education preparation available.

Class Schedule

Each series contains 12 classes held on a weekly basis.  Each class lasts approximately 2 hours.

Current series schedule:

• Sunday evenings beginning Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 6:00pm.  This series is appropriate for due dates starting in late November.
  
• Monday evenings beginning Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:00pm.  This series is appropriate for due dates starting in late November.

Future series :

• Classes beginning the week of January 9, 2011.  This series is appropriate for due dates starting in late March 2011.
  
• Classes beginning the week of May 8, 2011.  This series is appropriate for due dates starting in late July 2011.

Classes are typically scheduled on evenings at an Iowa City location.  Final dates, times and location will be determined approximately 1 month before classes begin and may may be subject to change.