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"Since the original publication of The Birth Partner in 1989, new mothers' mates, friends, and relatives and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother from the last few weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its third edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have...
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This useful book gives sound, straightforward advice about prenatal care, analyzing and diagnosing high-risk factors, and describing the tests, medications, and procedures necessary for a healthy pregnancy. The authors offer specific ways to cope with the rollercoaster of emotions and medical issues that arise during this process. Beginning with a general guide to successful conception, the book explains the risks and addresses the most pressing concerns....
7) The birth partner: a complete guide to childbirth for dads, doulas, and all other labor companions
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"Ever since its first edition, mates, partners, friends, relatives, and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on The Birth Partner as they care for the mother from the last weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in this fifth edition, with the latest medical information and with new sections on such topics as the pros and cons of cell-phone apps during labor, relaxation and pain relief measures, and postpartum...
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Renowned for her practice's exemplary results and low intervention rates, Ina May Gaskin has gained international notoriety for promoting natural birth. She is a much-beloved leader of a movement that seeks to stop the hyper-medicalization of birth--which has lead to nearly a third of hospital births in America to be cesarean sections--and renew confidence in a woman's natural ability to birth. Upbeat and informative, Gaskin asserts that the way in...
11) Born
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"Born is a gentle, lyrical picture book about a baby's arrival into the world and the love between mother and child. Cindy Derby's soft whimsical illustrations beautifully complement John Sobol's poetic text. This is a great picture book for parents or loved ones to read to very young children."--
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A qualified yoga teacher, Black Belt martial artist and mother of five, instructor Paddy O'Brian guides you through simple exercises and techniques that will teach you how you can prevent back pain and muscle cramps, while preparing you for labor and childbirth. This safe program is designed for use following the fourteenth week of pregnancy.
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The easy, trusted way to develop a birth plan As an expectant mother and parent, navigating all of the information and options for labor and delivery can be cumbersome and confusing. Birth Plans For Dummies, is the ultimate resource guide to help you understand, develop, and implement a plan for the birth of your baby. A birth plan is a communication tool for expectant mothers and those involved in the delivery of a child. The plan explains the mother's...
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