About this title: A guide for those who wish to help a woman have a positive childbirth experience. It provides information about: techniques and medications for easing labor pain; tests and treatments of the fetus and newborn; strategies to help labor progress; medical procedures; and, how to best help the mother during the early postpartum period.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Harvard Common Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781558323575ISBN:1558323570
Description: New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 398 p. Contains: Illustrations. Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, &. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harvard Common Pr
Date Published: 2008-02-01
ISBN-13:9781558323575ISBN:1558323570
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781558323575. read more
Edition: 3rd edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Natl Book Network
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781558323575ISBN:1558323570
Description: New. For almost two decades, The Birth Partner has been the definitive guide for husbands, partners, relatives, friends, and doulas (labor assistants) who wish to help a woman have a positive childbirth experience. The expanded third edition provides the... read more
"This is on the required doula training list, so I hoped it would be deeper than it is. The birth and labor part are written for people that haven't ever had a child, I've just read so many books that it's dissapointing. I'm working on the medical section (the last one in the book) maybe it will be better. And for the record, I'm not planning on being a doula, just day dreaming about being a midwife."
"This is the first neutral, agenda-free labor prep book I've read. Though written for the birth partner, I found it very helpful for me, too. ("Partner" is reading it now.) Good overview of the emotions and preparation helpful for labor, including the weeks before and after. Ask me again in 2 months, but right now it comes highly recommended."
"I can't say strongly enough how indispensable this book is to both partners and mothers. After and with Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth, for me this is the book to read if you're going to be involved in a birth. It has played about the same role for me that the Boy Scout Handbook did when I started camping. Life is easier if you know the taut line hitch; same with the techniques and info in this book."
Fantastic! Incredibly detailed information on labor and delivery ~ vital for any birth partner or birthing assistant! Covers everything from pre-labor preparation to positions, relaxation and support techniques, medications, potential complications, and so much more. An excellent resource for ANYONE who plans to be present at a birth!
Note (re: a couple of the reviews below): this is NOT a pregnancy book! This book is specifically about labor and delivery through to breastfeeding."
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