The Essential Homebirth Guide

Author : Jane E. Drichta,Jodilyn Owen,Christianne Northrup
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781451668636

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The Essential Homebirth Guide by Jane E. Drichta,Jodilyn Owen,Christianne Northrup Pdf

Birthing is a miraculous time when you and your baby will work together to bring about life. As you finally cradle your precious newborn in your arms, you should know deep in your soul that every decision that brought the two of you to this special moment was yours. More families than ever are choosing to birth at home. Midwives Jane E. Drichta and Jodilyn Owen answer questions about the kind of care, support, and information you need as you investigate whether this option is right for you. Birth can be an empowering and positive experience, and this book provides gentle guidance, with high regard for your wisdom and ability to successfully navigate your prenatal care, birth, and early mothering. Enriched with real birth stories from new mothers, The Essential Homebirth Guide offers thoughtful, compassionate advice on a wealth of birthing topics, including: • Building a supportive homebirth community • Caring for yourself and your baby from your pregnancy through the postpartum period • Communicating about your birthing plans with your midwife, your partner, and your family and friends • Deciding whether homebirth is safe for you • Educating yourself about common pregnancy-related issues • Preparing your home and your family for the big day

Author : Sheila Kitzinger
Publisher : Fresh Heart Publishing
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781906619183

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Birth Your Way by Sheila Kitzinger Pdf

Describes different approaches to childbirth and their advantages and disadvantages, including midwife delivery and birth centers.

Author : Leah Hazard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Childbirth at home
ISBN : 1905177518

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The Father's Home Birth Handbook by Leah Hazard Pdf

"What do a Dutch university lecturer, a US Marine, a Scottish artist, and an English engineer have in common? They have all experienced the transformative power of home birth, and their stories - and many others - are told in this groundbreaking book. As hospital-based maternity services become increasingly medicalised, more and more parents are deciding that birth belongs in the home. For many women, this choice may be an easy one, but for their partners, home birth raises some serious questions. For the first time, The Father's Home Birth Handbook provides a resource aimed specifically at exploring men's hopes and fears around home birth. Thorough research, balanced discussion, and dozens of home birth stories from real men all over the world make this book essential reading for all fathers-to-be and the professionals who support them."--Publisher's description.

Author : Penny Simkin
Publisher : Harvard Common Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781558329003

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The Birth Partner, 4th Edition, Completely Revised and Updated by Penny Simkin Pdf

Now in its fourth printing, The Birth Partner, 4th Edition is newly revised and updated. This is the definitive manual for any helpful companion at a birthing mother's bedside. Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, partners, friends, relatives, and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother, from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its fourth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. This completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way Epidurals and other medications for labor Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care And that is just a start. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, The Birth Partner, 4th Edition is indispensable.

Author : Heather Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1685242561

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Home Birth On Your Own Terms by Heather Baker Pdf

A full natural birth guide to broaden your understanding of birth and how to empower yourself in the process.

Author : Maureen Connolly,Dana Sullivan
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780307484352

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The Essential C-Section Guide by Maureen Connolly,Dana Sullivan Pdf

Childbirth is a life-altering experience for any woman, but a Cesarean delivery can be overwhelming, whether it’s unexpected or planned. Despite the fact that roughly one in four babies in the United States is delivered by c-section, very little information about the experience is included in typical pregnancy books and physicians and childbirth educators often gloss over the details. The Essential C-Section Guide is written not only for women to read in preparation for a scheduled c-section and for those considered “high risk” who know that a c-section may become necessary but also for women recovering from an unexpected surgical delivery. This book provides answers to important questions about what the surgery entails, what a woman can expect as she recovers, and what considerations should be made for future pregnancies and deliveries. With frank discussions about the physical and emotional aspects surrounding a c-section, the authors share comforting wisdom about early bonding, pain control, breastfeeding, infant care, healing from surgery, postpartum exercise, partner involvement, and much more, in detail not available anywhere else. Written by authors who have firsthand knowledge of birth by c-section, The Essential C-Section Guide is well-researched and addresses its unique concerns with intelligence and compassion. www.broadwaybooks.com

Author : Denise Spatafora
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780470522424

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Better Birth by Denise Spatafora Pdf

"It is the mind-body connection that will allow parents to fully experience and appreciate the emotional, physical, and spiritual beauty of childbirth. Better Birth will help guide parents through this journey of creation and destination to birth." ?Donna Karan Pregnancy should be a time of joy and celebration. But if you're not emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually prepared for childbirth, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. This groundbreaking book takes the fear out of labor and delivery and arms you with the knowledge to have an informed, safe, and peaceful birth. Better Birth will be the one resource that you can turn to again and again to get all your questions answered and feel empowered during your birthing process. Birthing expert Denise Spatafora shows you how to prepare yourself to have the childbirth you want, whether you choose to deliver your baby in a hospital, birthing center, or at home. She shows you how to tap into your mind-body connection to draw upon natural relaxation methods that promote a childbirth experience that is beautiful and fulfilling, rather than frightening. If you're pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, you and your baby deserve a better birth.

Author : Stacey Marie Kerr
Publisher : Sentient Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781591810773

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Homebirth in the Hospital by Stacey Marie Kerr Pdf

Written by a physician, this book embraces the power and possibility of integrative childbirth, in which the compassionate tradition of midwives is combined with the technical expertise of western medicine. --from publisher description.

Author : April Brake
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1517133327

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Serene Home Birth Guide by April Brake Pdf

Homebirth Guide

Author : Annie Francis
Publisher : Random House
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781473528093

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The Homebirth Handbook by Annie Francis Pdf

The majority of babies throughout the world are born at home and it is mainly in developed countries (and mostly in the past few decades) that going to hospital to have your baby has become the norm. This is all set to change as more and more evidence comes to light about the positive outcomes of homebirths. With inspirational stories from women who have had successful homebirth experiences, you'll find out: -Why women are perfectly designed to give birth -What the evidence says about the best place to give birth -The myths surrounding childbirth at home -How to plan for a homebirth and what you need on the day -What your choices of pain relief are -What the possible risks and complications might be Practical and reassuring, The Homebirth Handbook provides all the information you need to feel completely prepared and excited to welcome your baby in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Author : Renee Moilanen
Publisher : Renee Moilanen
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780985376406

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How Big Is a Placenta Bowl? by Renee Moilanen Pdf

"How Big is a Placenta Bowl? And Other Weird Questions You'll Ask When Planning a Home Birth" tackles your most outrageous and irreverent home birth questions and delivers practical advice for couples preparing to give birth at home. From cord blood banking and circumcision to newborn immunizations and insurance coverage, "How Big is a Placenta Bowl?" answers all your home birth questions, including: -How messy is home birth? -How much will it cost? -How do I get the gunk out of the birth tub? -How do I choose a midwife? -How can I convince others I'm not crazy? -What should I wear? -Why the heck do I need olive oil? -Should I have my other kids at the birth? One of the only guides to home birth written specifically for a United States audience, the book also includes a special section for husbands and partners on what they need to know, and it contains detailed state-by-state information about midwifery regulations, insurance coverage, and newborn testing procedures. Also included is a birth kit checklist and a sample birth plan for home birthers.

Author : Natalie Johanik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1703747178

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Mommy's Having a Homebirth by Natalie Johanik Pdf

A heartfelt story of a young girl following the journey of her mother's pregnancy and homebirth. A book filled with rhymthic words, realistic illustrations and a glossary to educate and prepare little one/s for the arrival of their new sibling.

Author : Pam England,Rob Horowitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Childbirth
ISBN : 0285637878

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Birthing from Within by Pam England,Rob Horowitz Pdf

"Giving birth is the pivotal moment of a woman's life but it is often treated as a medical procedure, and not as a rite of passage. Birthing from Within offers parents engaging and memorable ways for pregnant women, and their partners, to activate personal, social and spiritual resources that will guide them through labour and afterwards. Many birth classes teach from the 'outside', from the perspective of the professional. Yet, knowledge of anatomy and the stages of labour can often seem irrelevant in the intensity of contraction. The pregnant woman needs to know about labour and birth from her own perspective, she needs to be prepared for birthing from within. Pam England offers a method that allows a woman to fully understand her own strengths and resources. The self-discoveries made during pregnancy makes birth life-enhancing and empowers the future of the family. It is a multi-sensory and holistic approach that aims to make parents feel positively informed about what they are about to experience, confident about the birth of their child. Pain is an inevtiable part of childbirth but Birthing from Within provides resources for building pain-coping confidence in parents. It gives detailed instructions on dealing with normal labour pain and when the humane use of drugs may be called for."--Cover.

Author : Sheila Kitzinger
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : PSU:000019440675

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Homebirth by Sheila Kitzinger Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Assessing Health Outcomes by Birth Settings
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309669825

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Birth Settings in America by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Assessing Health Outcomes by Birth Settings Pdf

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than any other country in the world, yet outcomes are worse than other high-resource countries, and even worse for Black and Native American women. There are a variety of factors that influence childbirth, including social determinants such as income, educational levels, access to care, financing, transportation, structural racism and geographic variability in birth settings. It is important to reevaluate the United States' approach to maternal and newborn care through the lens of these factors across multiple disciplines. Birth Settings in America: Outcomes, Quality, Access, and Choice reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States, the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth, birth settings research, and access to and choice of birth settings.