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The Bradley Method® sets forth the following 12 goals:
This information can also be found at The Bradley Method® Home Page.
Natural Childbirth
Active participation by the coach
Excellent nutrition (the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and labor)
Avoidance of drugs
Early training (continuing until birth)
Natural breathing combined with relaxation techniques
Tuning into and working with your body
Immediate and continuous contact with your new baby
Breastfeeding beginning at birth
Positive communications
Informed parents sharing in the making of responsible decisions
Parents prepared for unexpected situations (such as emergency childbirth or Caesarean section)
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The Bradley Method® Pregnancy Nutrition Goals
Every day of the week you and your baby should have:
1. One quart (4 glasses) or more of milk. Any kind will do: whole milk, low fat, skim, buttermilk, or cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc.
2. Two eggs (hard boiled, in french toast, added to other foods, etc.)
3. One or two servings of fish or seafood, liver, chicken, lean beef, lamb or pork, beans, or any kind of cheese. (My Note: Soft cheeses {Brie, Camembert, blue-vein cheeses} should be avoided due to possible bacterium that could affect the baby.)
4. One or two good servings of fresh green leafy vegetables: mustard, collard, turnip greens, spinach, lettuce, or cabbage.
5. Two or three slices of whole wheat bread, cornmeal, cornbread, or tortillas.
6. A piece of citrus fruit or glass of juice of lemon, lime, orange, tomato, or grapefruit.
7. Three pats of butter.
8. Other fruits and vegetables.
Also include in your diet:
1. A serving of whole grain cereal such as oatmeal or granola.
2. A yellow or orange-colored fruit or vegetable five times a week.
3. Liver once a week (only if you like it). (My note: Actually, this is considered controversial because of the extremely high Vitamin A content in liver, and the toxins it potentially stores.).
4. Whole baked potato three times a week.
5. Plenty of fluids, water, juice, etc.
6. Salt food to taste for a safe increase in blood volume.
You may substitute proteins if you wish, being sure your proteins are complete, and that you get approximately 100 grams per day. If you substitute, also be sure all the elements necessary for a well balanced diet are available every day.
© 2008 AAHCC
Click here to purchase Dr. Brewer's e-book on the importance of nutrition in pregnancy.
Every day of the week you and your baby should have:
1. One quart (4 glasses) or more of milk. Any kind will do: whole milk, low fat, skim, buttermilk, or cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc.
2. Two eggs (hard boiled, in french toast, added to other foods, etc.)
3. One or two servings of fish or seafood, liver, chicken, lean beef, lamb or pork, beans, or any kind of cheese. (My Note: Soft cheeses {Brie, Camembert, blue-vein cheeses} should be avoided due to possible bacterium that could affect the baby.)
4. One or two good servings of fresh green leafy vegetables: mustard, collard, turnip greens, spinach, lettuce, or cabbage.
5. Two or three slices of whole wheat bread, cornmeal, cornbread, or tortillas.
6. A piece of citrus fruit or glass of juice of lemon, lime, orange, tomato, or grapefruit.
7. Three pats of butter.
8. Other fruits and vegetables.
Also include in your diet:
1. A serving of whole grain cereal such as oatmeal or granola.
2. A yellow or orange-colored fruit or vegetable five times a week.
3. Liver once a week (only if you like it). (My note: Actually, this is considered controversial because of the extremely high Vitamin A content in liver, and the toxins it potentially stores.).
4. Whole baked potato three times a week.
5. Plenty of fluids, water, juice, etc.
6. Salt food to taste for a safe increase in blood volume.
You may substitute proteins if you wish, being sure your proteins are complete, and that you get approximately 100 grams per day. If you substitute, also be sure all the elements necessary for a well balanced diet are available every day.
© 2008 AAHCC
Click here to purchase Dr. Brewer's e-book on the importance of nutrition in pregnancy.