Childbirth Methods

There are different methods for childbirth. Each method has its own core values. Here are a few of the most popular.

The Lamaze method is one of the most popular birthing methods today. The Lamaze method has been around for over eighty years. The Lamaze method believes in six core health birth practices to help you before, during, and after giving birth. The Lamaze method can be used by itself or with medications ordered by your medical team. Lamaze classes can be taken in person or online in a self-paced fashion.

Bradley Birth: https://www.bradleybirth.com/

The Bradley Method teaches nutrition and exercises that help during pregnancy. This method teaches you relaxation methods for labor by using your partner as your coach. This method is taught over 12 weeks.

Hypnobirthing (The Mongan Method): https://hypnobirthing.com/

The hypnobirthing (Mongan Method) teaches expectant parents self-hypnosis. Hypnobirthing has been around since 1989 and is used in 46 countries. Classes for hypnobirthing are in-person or online. A hypnobirthing course usually takes 5 weeks. Hypnobirthing believes in six techniques:

Relaxation
Breathing
Visualization
Self Hypnosis/ Deepening
Affirmations
Education

Where Did We Get This Information?

References

Bearne, M. (2018, November 15). What is Hypnobirthing? A better birth stories Hypnobirthing tutorial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy2XNNHbm44

Irby, M. (2018, January 25). Why Lamaze is the best childbirth class: Labor easily and naturally [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK7XgcIyrsE

Kim, I. (2022, September 20). How does the Bradley Method work? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzPTYX8Sbos

Lamaze International. (2019, March 14). Lamaze six healthy birth practices [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7uRWKG-YDk