Synopses & Reviews
Now available in Spanish:
The Simple Guide to Having a Baby (
Guía Sencilla Para Tener Un Bebé). It’s a keep-it-simple, just-the-basics guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who do not want to be overwhelmed by too much information.
Finally, a Spanish edition of The Simple Guide to Having a Baby written by the authors of the million-copy selling Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn. It’s a simple, just-the-facts guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who want only the most important, how-to information on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. The book addresses such concerns as how to stay healthy during pregnancy, how to handle labor pain and birth, and how to care for a new baby. It communicates the most salient information in simple, clear language any Spanish reader can understand.
About the Author
Penny Simkin, a physical therapist, has been a childbirth educator and doula since 1968. She trains childbirth educators, doulas, and doula-trainers and frequently conducts workshops for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.
Janet Whalley, a registered nurse and lactation consultant (IBCLC), has been a childbirth educator since 1975.
Ann Keppler, a registered nurse, parish nurse, and lactation specialist, has taught childbirth classes and new-parent classes since 1975.