There are so many choices to make as a mother and mother-to-be. You want the best experiences for you and your baby, but you do not want to sacrifice safety. You want to be close and loving with your little ones, but you do not want to cause later problems. You want all the information, presented in an intelligent and straightforward way, so that you can make the best and most informed choices for your family.
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The wisdom and science of gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting is the book you have been waiting for.
Written by Sarah J Buckley, family physician/GP and mother of four, Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering gives you the WHOLE story to help you with your most important decisions, including
* How can I increase my chances of a natural birth?
* Should I accept prenatal tests?
* Is ultrasound safe for my baby?
* Are there risks involved with induction?
* What about pain relief in labour?
* Are epidurals safe for my baby?
* What are the risks and benefits of choosing a cesarean?
* What other birth choices will give me and my baby a safe and easy start?
* Is cord blood banking a good idea?
* Could I safely have my baby at home?
All of the articles in Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering have been published in parenting magazines and professional journals worldwide, including Mothering (US), the Mother (UK), MIDIRS Midwifery Digest (UK), Midwifery Today (US), Byron Child (Australia), and Natural Parenting (Aus), and all have been expanded and updated for this collection.
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering will
* inspire you in making gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting
* support you with the medical evidence that you need
* nourish you with real stories and experiences
* inform you with the best and most understandable information available.
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering is essential reading for all mothers, mothers-to-be, their partners and families, as well as midwives, childbirth educators, doulas, family physicians and obstetricians
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