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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth : Updated with New Material by Ina May Gaskin (2003, Trade Paperback)

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Discover the ultimate guide to childbirth with Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: Revised/Updated. This nonfiction book by Ina May Gaskin offers a wealth of valuable information for adults who are expecting a child. The book is published by Random House Publishing Group and is available in trade paperback format. With a focus on alternative therapies, pregnancy and childbirth, and reference materials, this revised edition of Ina May's Guide to Childbirth is an essential addition to any parent's library. The book is written in English and has a total of 400 pages, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to learn more about childbirth. Order your copy of this must-read book today!

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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 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 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.

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553381156
ISBN-13
9780553381153
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2376832

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth : Updated with New Material
Author
Ina May Gaskin
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Alternative Therapies, Reference, Pregnancy & Childbirth
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Health & Fitness
Number of Pages
400 Pages

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Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
18 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Rg661.G376 2003
Copyright Date
2003
Lccn
2002-029901
Dewey Decimal
618.4/5
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by childrensneedsSep 02, 2008
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
This book by Ina May Gaskin, author of "spiritual midwifery" is a must for all families, expecting or not. It is one of the best books to educate mothers showing how their choices during pregnancy, and labor and delivery, influence their lives. We as society are quite undereducated when it comes to child birth. The doctors word is always right and women just follow the doctors instructions blindly. With the increasing, already scary c-section rate in the USA, women should stand up and demand better care. With Ina May you can learn what better care means and how to receive it, even when your doctor doesn't seem anything wrong with his inhumane care of babies and mother during labor and delivery. It is about time women are allowed to be strengthened by their birthing experience, supported through the process rather than being rescued from it by mainly male professionals who have a very limited education on childbirth. I keep a couple of copies of this book on my shelf to give away at all times. I have seen women change their attitude about labor by reading this book and consequently having a wonderful experience rather than being at the mercy of their doctor and nurses. Definitely a book every expecting mother and father should read. Throw away the unintelligent book of "what to expect when you are expecting" and get this "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth," she knows what she is talking about as US leading midwife!Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by E0XIJ92FTri@Del...Mar 24, 2009
The Most Important Book Ever
Everyone will, at sometime in their lives, either have a baby, father a baby, or know someone very close to them who will have a baby. The information in this book is very important to say the least. I just recently gave birth for the second time and this book was my bible and my handbook. I delivered a 9 lb. baby in my house, in a water birth tub, with a midwife, and my baby was breech!!! (That means my baby came out bottom first instead of the typical head first presentation.) I knew my baby was breech and I made the decision to have him at home instead of unnaturally doing it in a hospital, where they would've no doubt tried to talk me into having a risky c-section. This book not only helped me to make my decision, it gave me a lot of information to know what to do and how to do it. This book has the potential to save lives!! It also gives information on choices that you will have to make after the baby comes. Ina May Gaskin has lead a group of midwives who have successfully and safely delivered over 2,200 babies and almost all of them without medical intervention. She is the queen of the midwives and this book is pure genius!Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by kcmcb05Jun 02, 2010
Must read if you're expecting or assisting w/ delivery
I bought this book after hearing many good reviews about it from other moms and moms-to-be. I am pregnant, and planning a natural unmedicated birth. I recommend this book to anyone who is pregnant or who will be assisting a woman during delivery. Whether or not you plan to use anesthesia, this book will provide a lot of useful tips for how to manage labor before you're able to get an epidural, or if it wears off. It starts off with several different women's birth stories, and then Ina May discusses many aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth. She provides many references, and discusses how our bodies are made to give birth. It's practical and straightforward, and easy to read. Definitely one of the best books I've read about pregnancy/childbirth. I highly recommend it!
5 out of 5 stars
by monkeysuitvinta...Nov 05, 2009
Hippie book good for non-hippies too!
I really love this book. I read it before having our first baby and after DH read it, we decided to do a homebirth. Whether you are having a home or hospital birth, this book gives an amazing look at what happens in childbirth, and the things to do and not to do from real stories. I don't think anyone should go through labor without this wonderful primer! The book gets you excited about this natural process, and I am actually looking forward to labor this time around. It also helps wipe out any 1970s horror stories that your relatives may have told you about birth :) An aside- read this book, then read the medical model that hospitals give out before making a final decision on where to have your baby. You owe it to yourself and your family to know the facts on such an important event!Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by magicspiritblis...Jan 26, 2010
A Book for Every Pregnant Woman
Ina May Gaskin is the BEST. She is the most knowledgeable on natural childbirth helping deliver thousands of babies since the 70's and draws upon her wisdom from those many hours she spent with each woman during their labors. She has VERY important tips and simple suggestions for the woman in labor and how your partner can participate. This book is a must if you are thinking about having your child naturally. Guys can benefit from reading this too, there are ideas you may get from the birth stories to assist your partner along labor in the most loving way. I also recommend getting her "Spiritual Midwifery" book. It has lots of pictures and stories as well.

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