Definition

Noun: A specific approach to natural childbirth preparation. The Bradley Method® emphasizes education, nutrition, exercise, and coached relaxation techniques, with the active participation of a partner (often the father) as a labor coach. Its goal is to empower women to give birth naturally, with minimal medical intervention.

Usage

The term is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific, trademarked childbirth philosophy and its associated classes. - They decided to take classes in the Bradley method of childbirth to prepare for a natural delivery. - A core principle of the Bradley method of childbirth is the partner's role as an advocate and coach.

Advanced Usage

• The method is often contrasted with other childbirth education programs, such as the Lamaze technique, which focuses more on patterned breathing.
• It is sometimes informally shortened to "the Bradley Method" in context, but the full term is "Bradley method of childbirth."

Variants and Related Words

• Bradley Method® (noun): The registered trademark name for this approach.
• Husband-Coached Childbirth (noun): An older or alternative name for the same method, highlighting the partner's role.

Synonyms

• Natural childbirth preparation (this is a general concept, while the Bradley method is a specific system within it).
• Partner-coached childbirth.

Related Phrases

• Natural childbirth: The overarching goal which the Bradley method aims to achieve through preparation.
• Birth coach: The role assigned to the partner in this method.

Noun

1. a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth by providing education and exercises and nutrition and techniques of breathing and relaxation (with the assistance of the father)