The Birth Book : Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth

Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth

By: William Sears

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Paperback | 1 March 2004

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Prepare for a safe and joyful birth-with the help of America's foremost baby and childcare experts Since women enjoy more birthing options today than ever before, the path toward a safe and satisfying birth can be fraught with important decisions. Planning, understanding the resources available to you, and developing your own birthing philosophy can make all the difference. In this comprehensive, reassuring, and authoritative guide, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears, the pediatrics specialists whose books on pregnancy, babies, and parenting have become widely praised bestsellers, thoroughly explore the abundant choices couples face when anticipating the birth of their child. The topics covered in The Birth Book include: * Selecting the right birthing environment and team *preparing physically and emotionally for childbirth *using prenatal tests and technology wisely *defining the father's role *selecting a childbirth class *lessening the discomfort and speeding the process of labor *choosing or avoiding anesthesia *finding the birthing position that's best for you and your baby *decreasing your chances for a cesarean birth *turning a surgical birth into a rewarding experience As the parents of eight children and as medical professionals with nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears are uniquely qualified to answer virtually every question you might have about the birth process. Their one-of-a-kind guide, rich in information as well as inspiration, enables you to plan and create the birth you want.

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Non-Fiction Family & Health Parenting: Advice & Issues Child Care & Upbringing Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Care

A Word from Dr. Bill and Martha	p. xi
Preparing for Birth	p. 1
Our Birth Experiences--What We Have Learned	p. 3
Our Eight Births: Martha's Story	p. 3
Ten Tips for a Safe and Satisfying Birth	p. 10
Birth--Then and Now	p. 15
Birth Before 1900: Home, Sweet Home	p. 15
Birthing Practices 1900-1950: Birth the American Way	p. 18
Birthing Practices 1950-1990: Women on Top	p. 22
The 1990s and Beyond: What's Ahead	p. 25
What You Can Do	p. 27
Choices in Childbirth	p. 28
Working Out a Birthing Philosophy	p. 28
Choosing Your Birth Team	p. 30
Choosing a Birth Place	p. 38
Choosing a Childbirth Class	p. 50
Getting Your Body Ready for Birth	p. 59
Assuming the Right Pregnancy Posture	p. 59
Good Body Mechanics	p. 60
Best Birth Exercises	p. 62
Eating Right--For Two	p. 69
Tests, Technology, and Other Interventions That Happen on the Way to Birth	p. 75
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)	p. 76
Ultrasound	p. 80
Pitocin (Oxytocin)	p. 84
Active Management of Labor (AML)	p. 86
Episiotomy	p. 88
Screening Tests for Birth Defects	p. 94
Cesarean Births	p. 102
Why So Many Cesareans?	p. 102
What Happens in a Surgical Birth?	p. 104
When Cesareans Are Necessary	p. 108
Ten Ways to Avoid a Cesarean	p. 109
Must Breech Babies Be Delivered Surgically?	p. 113
VBAC--Yes, You Can! (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)	p. 117
Why the Worry?	p. 117
What Are Your Chances?	p. 118
Different Births--Different Feelings	p. 123
Easing Pain in Labor--What You Can Do	p. 127
Why Birth Hurts--Why It Doesn't Have To	p. 129
Why Birth Can Hurt	p. 130
Understanding Pain Management	p. 132
Fear--Labor's Foe	p. 134
Strategies for a More Comfortable Labor	p. 137
Relaxing for Birth	p. 141
How Relaxation Helps Your Labor	p. 141
Releasing Exercises	p. 143
Using Your Imagination	p. 146
A Potpourri of Relaxation and Comfort Tips	p. 150
Water for Birth	p. 152
Touches for Birth	p. 157
Breathing for Birth	p. 160
Easing Birth Pains--How the Doctor Can Help	p. 166
The Trade-off	p. 166
Narcotic Pain Relievers	p. 167
Epidural Anesthesia	p. 170
Questions You May Have About Epidurals	p. 172
Experiencing Birth	p. 183
Best Birthing Positions	p. 185
Why Birthing Positions Make a Difference	p. 185
Finding Your Best Birthing Position	p. 187
Labor and Delivery	p. 195
Prelabor Signs	p. 195
If Your Labor Drags	p. 202
If Your Labor Stalls	p. 204
What to Do When Your Water Breaks	p. 206
What to Do When You're Overdue	p. 208
Labor Begins	p. 210
The Second Stage of Labor	p. 219
The Third Stage of Labor	p. 225
Composing Your Birth Plan	p. 231
Why Make a Plan?	p. 231
A Sample Birth Plan	p. 234
Sample Birth Plan in Case a Cesarean Becomes Necessary	p. 236
Birth Stories	p. 237
Queen for a Month	p. 258
References and Additional Reading	p. 260
Index	p. 263
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The Birth Book : Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth

Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth

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