Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Updated with New Material

Name: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Updated with New Material
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ISBN: 9780553381153

ISBN-10: 0553381156

ISBN-13: 9780553381153

Edition: 2003

Authors: Ina May Gaskin

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What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care, Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention. Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, this invaluable resource includes:• Reducing the…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 3/4/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.95" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



An Invitation



Birth Stories



The Essentials of Birth



The Powerful Mind/Body Connection



What Happens in Labor



The Pain/Pleasure Riddle



Sphincter Law



What You Need to Know about Your Pregnancy and Prenatal Care



Going into Labor



Giving Birth: Move Freely, Let Gravity Work for You



Forgotten Vaginal Powers and Episiotomy



The Third Stage of Labor



Benchmarks in Midwifery



What You Least Expect When You're Expecting



Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)



Choosing a Caregiver



A Vision for Midwifery and Mothers in the Twenty-First Century


Glossary



The Farm: Outcomes of 2,028 Pregnancies



Evidence-Based Care



The Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative



The Safe Motherhood Initiatives--USA


Resources


Index