She essential said, if this is all you're doing - forget it. I asked what the epidural rate at the hospital was and she said 90 percent. I have the Bradley book, and am hoping to read it and practice. We have friends who are going to share their Bradley experience with us, and I'm looking into private instruction. I have not been able to locate videos on this subject at our local library or video store.
Women are each unique creatures with unique needs and adaptive abilities.
The educator's response is insensitive and uncaring. I would arrange to have a meeting with the lead nurse in OB at that hospital to see if this is indeed the way things are done. If possible, discuss this with your care provider also because they ultimately must write orders for medications and interventions. They should be advocates for the way you choose to birth. They are true client advocates and individualize care based on the labor and the couple's needs.