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The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companionsby Penny Simkin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Since the original publication of The Birth Partner in 1989, new mothers mates, friends, and relatives and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkins guidance in caring for the new mother from the last few weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its third edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. This completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; Epidurals and other medications for labor; Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; Cesarean birth and complications that may require it; Breastfeeding and newborn care; And much more. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable. Synopsis: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 most up-to-date 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. Synopsis:PRAISE for THE BIRTH PARTNER “Penny Simkin shows how giving support in childbirth is not only a matter of helping a woman through labor and delivery—important though that is—but also of enabling her to cherish a meaningful memory of birth.” - Sheila Kitzinger, author of Rediscovering Birth and The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth “A clearly written book that describes what really happens in our maternity units. I recommend it highly for both parents and a supportive friend.” - Marshall Klaus, M.D., author of Bonding, Your Amazing Newborn and Mothering the Mother What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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