The complete idiot's guide to natural childbirth. (©2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Natural childbirth; Complete idiot's guide
• Further Information: Note: Jennifer L. West and Deborah S. Romaine.
• Other Names: West, Jennifer L; Romaine, Deborah S, 1956-
• Contents: You're having a baby, naturally! Celebrating your pregnancy ; What does it mean to give birth naturally? ; Weighing the risks and rewards -- The truth about natural childbirth. How much will it hurt-- really? ; Is your body in shape for a natural birth? ; Is a natural birth dangerous? ; Making a choice: midwife or doctor? ; Homebirth, birthing center, or hospital? -- Planning for a natural childbirth. What to eat ; Yoga, stretching, and massage ; Preparing for a mindful birth ; Support for going natural -- Natural birthing methods. Childbirth preparation ; Waterbirth ; Birth with hypnosis ; Calling all doulas ; Making your birthing preferences -- Your baby's birthday arrives! Natural labor ; The nonmedicated birth ; What if the pain is too much-- and other things that can happen -- Welcoming your new baby. Your baby's first moments, naturally ; Postpartum: what you'll feel like ; Breastfeeding, of course ; You'd do it all again.
• Publisher Details: New York, N.Y : Alpha Books
• Publication Date: 2009
• Copyright Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxiv, 311 pages)
• Subjects: 618.4/5; Natural childbirth; Childbirth; MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics; Childbirth; Natural childbirth; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781101139684; 1101139684; 9781101140598; 1101140593
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-295) and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.