Healthy Birth of Rochester

Healthy Birth of Rochester Healthy Pregnancy classes help teach women how to stay healthy and low risk during pregnancy, labor, and birth. It can be accessed at www.healthybirth.net.

Healthy Birth of Rochester offers Bradley Natural Childbirth classes and information to assist pregnant people in having more positive, healthier birth experience, by teaching them how to stay healthy and low risk during pregnancy, labor, and birth. Full Childbirth Education classes in the Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth, taught by a certified childbirth educator, are available for those who

desire a natural birth and a thoroughly trained partner. Our Web-Site now offers easy access for those who are internet savvy, and
provides links to other pertinent sources, and samples of some of our published articles. Community Referral services and information on childbirth related topics are available through Rochester Birth Network at www.rabn.org. Services in consultant research, writing and lectures are also available. Topics include: pregnancy nutrition, exercises, how to stay healthy and low risk, relaxation techniques, deep abdominal breathing, natural labor/comfort techniques, pros and cons of medical interventions, Midwifery, Home birth, emergency situations, breastfeeding, newborn care, postpartum, and more.
“There is a better way!”
“Healthy babies, healthy Moms, and a positive birth experience!”

Amy V. Haas, BCCE (Bradley Certified Childbirth Educator) , offers Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes, a 25 hour, 10-week course, in Fairport, New York . Over 80% of women with proper education, preparation, and the help of a loving and supportive coach can give birth naturally, with little or no intervention. The Bradley Method encourages mothers to tune into and trust their bodies, using deep abdominal breathing, relaxation, nutrition, exercise and education. Amy has gone through intensive training, studied with Dr. Tom Brewer, and is required to re-affiliate each year. She has taught the Bradley Method for the past 26 years and her extensive experience and resources ensure a "healthy baby, healthy mom, and a positive birth experience". Call or email Amy for more information and dates of classes, at 585.425.7105 or avhaas@rochester.rr.com . Visit www.healthybirth.net or www.bradleybirth.com to learn more about the Bradley Method.

04/24/2026

🚨🚨 Is it true? Breast milk isn't that much better than formula? Recently, podcaster Jay Shetty and economist Emily Oster discussed this topic.

Some where shocked to hear it said, "breast milk has benefits but maybe not as much as we hear."

But what does SCIENCE say?

Science says breast milk is the biologically normal food for human infants. We know that:

✨ Breastmilk contains antibodies, enzymes, and immune factors not found in formula (AAP, WHO)
✨ It’s associated with lower rates of infections, SIDS, and some chronic conditions
✨ It adapts over time to meet a baby’s changing needs
✨️ It reduces the risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and some cardiovascular disease in women who breastfeed

Or, if we approach breast milk as the human baseline, that would mean:

✨️Formula feeding lacks antibodies, enzymes, and immune factors
✨️Formula feeding is associated with increased risk of infections, SIDS, and some chronic conditions
✨️Formula lacks the ability to change over time with baby's needs
✨️Not breastfeeding increases the risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders in women.

So, what were Shetty and Oster discussing?

👉 Many long-term outcome differences (like IQ or growth) are influenced by factors like socioeconomic status, access to care, and parental support

Meaning, yes. breast milk is our biological norm and thus ideal for nearly all human infants. But population level statistics aren't the same as individual outcomes.

Many things influence health, growth, and development. Parents should use this info to make informed choices and know that breastfeeding is worth the hard work.

However, they can also know that if they need to or simply choose to use formula, this does not always mean bad outcomes for their kids.

Info about breast milk is important for public health. It informs hospital and public health policy, encourages adequate parental leave and access to lactation support.

Info is never meant to make parents feel bad. Formula provides adequate nutrition and calories to help infants grow and develop.

👇 What do you wish more people understood about infant feeding?

04/22/2026

When did it become okay to ghost people who've gone out of their way to supply you with some type of information?

I would love to hear your opinions on this new logo
04/21/2026

I would love to hear your opinions on this new logo

I'm excited to start the next series of Bradley natural childbirth classes in the Rochester/ Fairport New York area! The...
04/19/2026

I'm excited to start the next series of Bradley natural childbirth classes in the Rochester/ Fairport New York area! The start date is April 21st, which is this Tuesday , and the series runs through June 23rd on consecutive Tuesday evenings.
If you are interested, and due after June 23rd, please email me for more information: ajvhaas@gmail.com
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