Physical Description:viii, 307 p. : ill ; 23 cm. print
Publisher:New York : Meadowbrook Press, c2005.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Preface: why another birth book? -- What is normal birth? -- The history of birth -- Early pregnancy -- Choosing a caregiver and birth site -- Middle and late pregnancy -- Preparing for labor and birth -- The simple story of birth -- Keeping birth normal -- Finding comfort in labor -- Creating a birth plan and baby plan -- Communication and negotiation strategies -- Greeting your newborn -- Early parenting -- Appendix A: evidence-based care -- Appendix B: the mother-friendly childbirth initiative -- Appendix C: the rights of childbearing women -- Appendix D: about lamaze international -- Appendix E: the doulas' contribution to modern maternity care -- References -- Recommended resources -- Index.
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