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The method was created by Dr. Robert A. Bradley (1917-1998) and popularized by his book Husband-Coached Childbirth .
The official website discusses the goals taught by Bradley classes, including some of the following: natural childbirth, nutrition, husband-as-coach, relaxation and breastfeeding. Classes are taught by a network of trained teachers, usually in 12 weekly meetings in the months leading up to mom's due date.