Margaret J. Gamper (1907[1]– March 18, 2002) was a pioneer of modern natural childbirth.[2][3][4][5][6][7] One of Gamper's students was Dr. Robert Bradley, who developed the Bradley method of natural childbirth.[3] Gamper wrote two books on childbirth, "Relax, Here's Your Baby" and "Preparation for the Heir Minded".

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  3. ^ a b "Margaret Gamper, 94; Nurse, Early Advocate of Natural Childbirth". Los Angeles Times. March 27, 2002.
  4. ^ Adrienne B. Lieberman (1992). Easing Labor Pain: The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. p. 46. ISBN 1-55832-636-7.
  5. ^ Barbara Harper, R.N. (2005). Gentle Birth Choices. Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-59477-863-6.
  6. ^ "Margaret Gamper". International Journal of Childbirth Education. June 2002. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015.
  7. ^ Kapos, Shia (March 24, 2002). "Margaret J. Gamper, 94". Chicago Tribune.