Before revision: The "method " itself is first of all an application of what Dr. Bradley termed "the six needs of the laboring woman", most notably deep and complete relaxation and abdominal breathing, but also including quiet, darkness and solitude, physical comfort, and closed eyes and the appearance of sleep.
After revision: The method itself is first of all an application of what Dr. Bradley termed "the six needs of the laboring woman", most notably deep and complete relaxation and abdominal breathing, but also including quiet, darkness and solitude, physical comfort, and closed eyes and the appearance of sleep.