Now that your soil is in good condition, you can plant the seed (of knowledge).

Becoming pregnant can be a fertile time mentally as well as physically. There is a lot to learn about pregnancy and childbirth, and the more informed you are, the better choices you can make.

Natural childbirth offers a strong foundation when beginning or expanding your family. The Bradley Method® focuses on partners working together during labor and birth so that a laboring woman has the support she needs. This reflects a greater philosophy of cultivating a sense of teamwork and unity in a family.

At the same time, the Bradley Method® is concerned with nurturing the woman's trust in her own resources. By heightening her self-awareness and relaxing by breathing naturally, a laboring woman can go with her body as opposed to against it. She does not need to control or distract her body from labor, rather experience it.

There is a lot to learn—childbirth, infant care, breastfeeding—these are not things we see every day anymore. Fear of the unknown can lead to more fear and attitudes and habits take time to change. The nine (or ten) months of pregnancy are the ideal time to begin thinking about your parenting priorities and style. Growing and birthing your child are the first steps in parenting.