Grantly Dick-Read

Grantly Dick-Read was a British obstetrician and pioneer in natural childbirth.

He wrote "Childbirth Without Fear" in the 1930s, advocating for a more relaxed and educated approach to childbirth.

Dick-Read believed that fear and tension were primary causes of pain during labor, and that proper education and relaxation techniques could significantly reduce discomfort.

His work challenged prevailing medical practices of the time, which often involved heavy sedation during childbirth.

Dick-Read's ideas influenced the natural childbirth movement and continue to shape modern approaches to prenatal education and labor management.

Despite criticism for some outdated views, his core philosophy remains influential in obstetrics and midwifery.