Mothering the mother : how a doula can help you have a shorter, easier, and healthier birth
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Mothering the mother : how a doula can help you have a shorter, easier, and healthier birth
（A Merloyd Lawrence book）
Perseus Books, c1993
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-160) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
}This indispensable book by three distinguished authorities on childbirth shows how every expectant parent can use the help of a doula, or trained labor companion.In their vivid, step-by-step guide, the authors follow the actual course of birth in various settings. They show readers how to achieve these dramatic benefits, and how to find and evaluate the doula. } *shorten first-time labor by an average of two hours *decrease the chance of a cesarean section by 50% *decrease the need for pain medication *help fathers participate with confidence *increase success in breast-feeding.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: The Need for Support in Labor
- The Doula
- The Benefits of Doula Support
- Birth with a Doula
- A Fathers True Role
- Enhancing the Birth Experience
- The Dublin Experience
- Support After Birth
- How to Find and Choose a Doula.
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