The classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth, fully revised in 2018 for the twenty-first century, with updated information and attractive new illustrations and photos throughout. For women birthing vaginally, 90% of Bradley births are drug-free! The Bradley Method® used and praised by women for almost seventy years, prepares you for drug and surgery-free childbirth and puts you in control by providing the tools to navigate evidence-based care. Certified childbirth educator Susan McCutcheon, one of Dr. Bradley's first students, now makes this natural approach to childbirth more accessible than ever. You will learn: *Exercises and nutrition to get your body ready for birthing *To defuse fear by understanding all aspects of laboring *How to involve your partner as a birth coach and a fully engaged participant *What's driving the induction epidemic and how to avoid an unnecessary induction *What's driving the cesarean surgery epidemic and how to reduce your risk *How to get the information you need to make informed decisions about your birth