Birth Books
Birth Books
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Pregnancy, Childbirth And The Newborn (Revised and Updated):The Complete Guide With over one million copies in print, this is one of the best-selling books about pregnancy on the market. More complete and up-to-date than any other pregnancy guide for both parents and professionals. Can$22.00 |
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Mother Rising ~ The Blessingway Journey into Motherhood Different in essence from a baby shower, a blessingway honors a mother-to-be and creates a circle of support that will cradle her as she prepares to give birth to her child. Surrounded by the most important women in her life, a mom-to-be can explore the challenges and joys that lie before her, thereby gaining a sense of power, confidence, and support that will help her rise to motherhood. Can$24.95 |
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The Birth Partner ~ Penny Simkin Annotation: Fully updated and revised, this guide covers the time from the last few weeksof pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Includes new information on water birth, labor aids, and epidural anesthesia. 35 illustrations. Can$22.00 |
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Active Birth (Revised Edition) Janet Balaskas
Can$22.00 |
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Birth As An American Rite Of Passage ~ Robbie Davis-Floyd
Can$39.95 |
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Birthing From Within ~ Pam England Annotation: This holistic approach to childbirth 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 are designed to help mothers analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy. 144 line drawings. 17 photos. Can$24.95 |
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Birth Without Violence ~ Dr. Frederick Leboyer Annotation: In 1975, this book started a gentle revolution in the way we bring our children into the world by urging us to consider birth from the infant's point of view. Now, Dr. Leboyer shares his vision with a new generation of parents.(Softcover) Can$24.95 |
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The Complete Book Of Pregnancy And Childbirth (Revised and updated)~ Sheila Kitzinger Annotation: This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends. Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the information expectant parents need to make their own decisions about everything--from which tests to allow to how to handle pain to where to give birth. 300 photos, drawings & diagrams. Can$29.95 |
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Ina May's Guide To Birth ~ Ina May Gaskin Annotation: In 1976, Gaskin wrote "Spiritual Midwifery, " the handbook for midwives. Gaskin now shares with all women her knowledge and wisdom about what she calls the "true capacities of the female body, " based on her more than three decades as a midwife. Can$23.00 |
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Misconceptions ~ Naomi Wolf Annotation: Veteran culture warrior and author of the bestselling "Beauty Myth, " Naomi Wolf debunks myths and defies expectations as she addresses the reality of contemporary maternity through her own experiences with passionate critique and unrelenting honesty. Can$22.00 |
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The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia ~ Penny Simkin Publisher Marketing: Dystocia or failure to progress in labor is the main reason for cesarean deliveries. The second edition of this successful text focuses on simple non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult labor. It describes positions, movements and techniques based on principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology of childbirth.The Labor Progress Handbook is organized by stage of labor for easy reference, enabling the care giver to quickly identify appropriate low cost, low risk interventions and treat dystocia effectively, at an early stage before it becomes severe. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes a new chapter on assessing progress in labor, together with new sections on managing labor pain, normal labor and additional positions and maneuvers. The rationale for all techniques is included based on the authors' clinical experience and wherever possible on the underlying evidence base. Can$37.50 |
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The Simple Guide To Having A Baby "The Simple Guide to Having A Baby is short, simple and easy to follow. It holds your hand and walks you through pregnancy and childbirth, covering what you need to know about being pregnant, giving birth and taking care of your baby. Can$19.95 |
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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth ~ Henci Goer Every intelligent, informed woman is used to gathering the most complete information she can get before making a decision. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions in her life -- how she will give birth -- it can be tough to get the complete picture, even from an obstetrician. Surprisingly, much of the latest research goes against common medical opinion. Certified Lamaze instructor and activist Henci Goer brings women the carefully researched facts they'll want to have. Can$23.50 |
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When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads~ Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy You're expecting more than one baby? Congratulations! In "When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads," Dr. Barbara Luke's practical, nutrition-based program has been proven to lower complications, resulting in much healthier babies. This revision offers more nutritional information, 50 recipes to maximize birth weight, and new guidelines on nutritional needs and vegetarian options. It also includes updated information that reflects the most current obstetric and pediatric practices, such as expanded safety information on exercise and reducing your risk for complications. Can$29.95 |
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Having Twins and More ~ Elizabeth Noble The bestselling bible on multiple births is a comprehensive, commonsense guide that accompanies parents on their journey from conception through preschool Can$29.95 |
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