Ina May Gaskin, America's leading midwife, shares her exceptional birthing wisdom in this intuitive guide to childbirth. By sharing a wealth of knowledge generated by three decades of experience she explains why the natural birthing process, when left to its own devices, can proceed so beautifully on its own. In this invaluable book Ina May teaches you: what really happens during labour; how to create a safe, comfortable environment for birth in any setting; tips for maximising your chances of an unmedicated labour and birth; the risks of anaesthesia and caesareans; and, what your doctor doesn't necessarily tell you. "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" is an inspiring read and gives women the opportunity to take back the fear of childbirth by regaining confidence in their bodies. It tells you everything you need to know to have the best birth experience for you - whether in a hospital, birthing centre or the comfort of home.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Summary
A guide to childbirth. It explains why the natural birthing process, when left to its own devices, can proceed so beautifully on its own. It teaches you: how to create a safe, comfortable environment for birth in any setting; tips for maximising your chances of an unmedicated labour and birth; and, the risks of anaesthesia and caesareans.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Summary
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Reviews
"Ina May Gaskin is a...treasure. In this invaluable guide her deep experience and profound insights are updated for a new generation and a new set of technologies. Indispensable!" * Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth and Misconceptions *
"As a reproductive scientist as well as a medical practitioner, I can assure readers that everything Ina May presents in this book is based on the best scientific evidence. This book should be read by every woman...and by every midwife, nurse, doula, childbirth educator and doctor" * Dr Marsden Wagner, former Director of Women's and Children's Health, World Health Organization *
"Few books have the potential to improve the life of everyone born on the planet. This one does" * Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple *
"intuitive and informative" * Yoga Magazine *
"As a reproductive scientist as well as a medical practitioner, I can assure readers that everything Ina May presents in this book is based on the best scientific evidence. This book should be read by every woman...and by every midwife, nurse, doula, childbirth educator and doctor" * Dr Marsden Wagner, former Director of Women's and Children's Health, World Health Organization *
"Few books have the potential to improve the life of everyone born on the planet. This one does" * Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple *
"intuitive and informative" * Yoga Magazine *
About
Ina May Gaskin is founder and director of the Farm Midwifery Center, located near Summertown, Tennessee. She has lectured all over the world at midwifery conferences and at medical schools, both to students and to faculty. The Farm is noted for its low rates of intervention, morbidity and mortality. Recently selected as a Visiting Fellow at Morse College of Yale University, Ina May also teaches midwifery, writes books and articles for medical journals and edits her quarterly journal, The Birth Gazette.
Additional information
GOR007960620
9780091924157
0091924154
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by
Used - Like New
Paperback
Ebury Publishing
2008-08-07
352
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