Bibliograph

Birthing from within, an extra-ordinary guide to childbirth preparation, Pam England & Rob Horowitz

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Birthing from within, an extra-ordinary guide to childbirth preparation, Pam England & Rob Horowitz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Birthing from within

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

753480526

Responsibility statement

Pam England & Rob Horowitz

Sub title

an extra-ordinary guide to childbirth preparation

Summary

Here is a holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound rite-of-passage not as a medical event but as an act of self-discovery. Exercises and activities such as journal writing, meditation, and painting will help mothers analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy. For use during birth, the book offers proven techniques for coping with labor pain without drugs, a discussion of the doctor or midwife's role, and a look at the father's responsibilities. Childbirth education should also include what to expect after the baby is born. Here are baby basics, such as how

Table Of Contents

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; SECTION I: BEGINNING YOUR JOURNEY; SECTION II: THE ART OF BIRTHING; SECTION III: PREPARING YOUR BIRTH PLACE; SECTION IV: BEING POWERFUL IN BIRTH; SECTION V: FATHERS AND BIRTH COMPANIONS; SECTION VI: BIRTHING THROUGH PAIN; SECTION VII: GESTATING PARENTHOOD; AFTERWORD: Birth as an Adventure; APPENDIX A: Special Diets for Special Situations; APPENDIX B: Breech Tilt; APPENDIX C: Worksheets for Learning the Pain Techniques; APPENDIX D: Reminder Cards; APPENDIX E: Circumcision; Notes; Index; About the Authors; Back Cover

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