Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you.

Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation?s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care, Ina May?s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention.

Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, this invaluable resource includes:? Reducing the pain of labor without drugs--and the miraculous roles touch and massage play

? What really happens during labor
? Orgasmic birth--making birth pleasurable
? Episiotomy--is it really necessary?
? Common methods of inducing labor--and which to avoid at all costs
? Tips for maximizing your chances of an unmedicated labor and birth
? How to avoid postpartum bleeding--and depression
? The risks of anesthesia and cesareans--what your doctor
doesn?t necessarily tell you
? The best ways to work with doctors and/or birth care providers
? How to create a safe, comfortable environment for
birth in any setting, including a hospital
? And much more

Ina May?s Guide to Natural Childbirth takes the fear out of childbirth by restoring women?s faith in their own natural power to give birth with more ease, less pain, and less medical intervention. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-14-2009; Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth; This was an excellent book for anyone, especially first time parents. If you are considering a home birth or just want to be more educated about the birthing process, Ina May is very informative.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-10-2009; A must read for every woman!; Ina May's Guide to Childbirth is a must read for every woman whether she is expecting a child, a grand child or has a hand in delivering or supporting a birth. It is empowering, uplifting and informative while remaining entertaining and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-03-2009; THE Birth Book!; If you read nothing else on birthing, THIS is the book to read! Ina May offers women a different course in birthing and makes you feel as if you and your body are capable of just about anything!; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-10-2009; Kept me calm through labor; This book made my birthing experience not only bearable, but wonderful. I was unable to get a spot in any labor classes, so a doula friend recommended this book. It was all the instruction I needed. I had been terrified of labor...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-14-2009; Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth; This was an excellent book for anyone, especially first time parents. If you are considering a home birth or just want to be more educated about the birthing process, Ina May is very informative.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-22-2008; Encouraging book but not that practical; The first half of this book is just short birthing stories--which becomes very tedious to read straight through. The stories are interesting but completely anecdotal. The second half of the book gives very generalized information on...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-23-2007; Not a "feel good" book for those planning a hospital birth; I purchased this book based on the myriad glowing recommendations it has received. I expected to feel empowered and informed after reading it. Instead, I'm feeling guilty about my plans to have my baby at the hospital with a physician...; read full review | report as inappropriate