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| Books for Labor and
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Check out our list of books that are popular with
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Gentle Birth Choices
Barbara Harper
Gentle Birth
Choices presents the information on the options available to women
in an easy to read format. The book contains some shocking
statistics about modern birth in America. It presents the different
choices in a non-threatening way. It is also available together with
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Birth Book
William & Martha Sears
Yet again the Sear's have written a book that is easy to
read, packed full of helpful information and supportive of
informed choice. |
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Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth
Sheila Kitzinger
Sheila
consistently produces books that are easy to read, focused
on mother and baby centered care, and packed full of
information. This book is no exception! Although Sheila is
based in the UK her writing style appeals to women
everywhere. The photographs thoughout her book show positive
images of women in labor, reinforcing the message that birth
is normal. |
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Doula Book
Marshall Klaus, John Kennell, & Phyllis H. Klaus
A good
summary of the role of a doula and impact a doula can have
on labor and birth. Studies are used throughout to show the
benefits and all are referenced. Unfortunately, many of the
studies consisted of small groups of women so it is
difficult to know how much of an impact a doula can have in
larger groups. |
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The Doula Advantage
Rachel Gurevich
A well
presented book for women considering a doula that includes
research and tips on how to work with a birth, postpartum or
antepartum doula. |
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| What to look for in a good book
on labor & birth |
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A good childbirth book should present all your options,
exploring the choices of where you can give birth, the type of labor and
birth experiences you could have, pai relief options and the choices
available for the early postpartum period. |
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The language should be balanced and not condescending.
The images should be positive ones of women giving birth in upright
positions. Diagrams should be
clearly labeled and easy to understand. |
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