The Best Birth Podcast Episode 19 - Bradley Birth Journey with Birth Educator Amanda Taulbee
INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
Amanda Taulbee, a birth educator for the Bradley Method, shares insights on how to prepare for labor and delivery. The Bradley Method focuses on relaxation, nutrition, exercise, and education to help women feel prepared and confident during childbirth. Amanda emphasizes the importance of relaxation in managing pain and teaches techniques like the 'Duh Face' to help relax the muscles. The method also encourages the involvement of the partner as a coach during labor. Amanda highlights the value of being educated and prepared for unexpected situations that may arise during childbirth. She shares her own birth experiences and emphasizes the importance of trusting one's intuition. Amanda had her baby just a few days after the interview. Stacey Singleton (guest in week 3) assisted in the birth.
TAKEAWAYS
The Bradley Method provides a comprehensive approach to birth preparation, focusing on relaxation, nutrition, exercise, and education.
Relaxation techniques, such as the 'Duh Face,' can help manage pain during labor.
Partner involvement as a coach is a key aspect of the Bradley Method.
Being educated and prepared for unexpected situations during childbirth is important.
Trusting one's intuition and adapting to each birth experience is valuable.
WORDS OF WISDOM
Relaxation is key to the Bradley Method.
The first thing that I feel like is so important that I always teach everyone, the Bradley method teaches is called the Duh Face.
It's almost like when you're having a contraction, you can like notice it, but separate yourself in a way.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:50 Overview of the Bradley Method
06:14 The 'Duh Face' and Other Techniques
09:32 Accessing the Bradley Method
12:09 The Bradley Method for First-Time Moms and VBACs
14:33 Being Prepared for Unexpected Situations
18:37 Trusting Your Intuition and Final Thoughts
TALKING POINTS
Bradley Method, birth preparation, relaxation, pain management, childbirth education, partner involvement, unexpected situations, birth experiences, intuition
RESOURCES
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon, Erick Ingraham, Robin Yoko Burningham, Robert A. Bradley
Husband Coached Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley, M.D.
Amanda Taulbee
Amanda is due any day with her third boy. She has been teaching the Bradley Method for three years. She loves decorating, so nesting has been fun. She soaks up the sun with walking, hiking and enjoying the beautiful outdoors!
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