Thank-you to all who replied and helped to provide a better understanding about the Bradley Method of childbirth. It has been several years since I have taught lamaze and actively worked in L/D. It had become very frustrating when the majority of our clients began "requesting" epidurals and "pain-free" labor/deliveries. It is interesting to note...lately the L/D nurses have been talking about how they can reduce the amount of medicated births. "If we could do 1:1 with our patients rather than 1:2-3, then we could reduce the amount of medication". Unfortunately we need to once again re-educate the parents and get the doctors to help as well. Both of my births were unmedeicated .....the first was even with forceps...the second came so quickly that the doctor almost did't make it. An update on the mother who was so difficult....Baby was discharged and mom continues to pump. I believe she was a poor representative of Bradley and much of our difficulty with her was personality characteristics. To make a long story short: She needed to be in control of everyone and everything in her life. The unexpected birth only compounded her inability to maintain control . A week after their discharge we had another mom that was Bradley educated. She was pleasant and a good model for the nurses taking care of her. I have begun compiling information about Bradley and hope to help educate our staff...especially since they are becoming more interested in "natural" childbirth. Sincerely, Sharon Lemon, RN, CLE