Grantly Dick-Read

Grantly Dick-Read was a British obstetrician who believed that much of the pain experienced during childbirth is caused by fear and anxiety. He proposed that if women are well-informed and relaxed, they can reduce pain naturally, without heavy medication. His approach emphasized education, calmness, and understanding of the birthing process as ways to make labor easier and less stressful. Dick-Read's ideas helped promote natural childbirth methods, focusing on empowering women with knowledge and confidence to experience a more positive birthing experience.