Download or read book The Doula Book written by Marshall H. Klaus and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more parents-to-be all over the world are choosing the comfort and reassuring support of birth with a trained labor companion called a "doula." This warm, authoritative, and irreplaceable guide completely updates the authors' earlier book, Mothering the Mother, and adds much new and important research. In addition to basic advice on finding and working with a doula, the authors show how a doula reduces the need for cesarean section, shortens the length of labor, decreases the pain medication required, and enhances bonding and breast feeding. The authors, world-renowned authorities on childbirth with combined experience of over 100 years working with laboring women, have made their book indispensable to every woman who wants the healthiest, safest, and most joyful possible birth experience.
Download or read book The Doula s Guide to Empowering Your Birth written by Lindsey Bliss and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced doula, Linsey Bliss, shows you how to prepare physically and mentally for every element of having a child, from pregnancy to fourth trimester in The Doula's Guide to Empowering Your Birth. Lindsey Bliss, who has assisted as a doula at hundreds of births and is herself a mother of seven, reveals here all the wisdom and advice that doulas share with the new mothers who hire them. The Doula's Guide to Empowering Your Birth covers the period from pregnancy through labor and birth to fourth trimester healing. The focus, however, is on preparing for birth--including topics like how to pick the right childbirth class and the right birthing method. You’ll also see how to assemble the team of professionals, family members, and friends who will support you through labor and birth, and how to approach last-minute decisions about pain medications and cesarean sections. Bliss's tone throughout is at once authoritative and confident as well as warm and encouraging. Her concern in her practice as well as in these pages is to listen to and help secure each new mom's own personal vision of a birthing experience that is safe, fulfilling, and meaningful.
Download or read book The Heart of the Doula written by Amy L. Gilliland and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2018-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true power of doulas is to serve clients so that they are encouraged to become more empowered and authentic versions of themselves. The wisdom culled from over sixty birth doulas in Dr. Gilliland's landmark research study will transform your relationship with clients and medical careproviders alike. The Heart of the Doula delves into the reality of birth doula work in North American hospitals and the personal price many pay to fill this important and beneficial role.
Download or read book Birthday Presence written by Brian L. Cox and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRAISE FOR BIRTHDAY PRESENCE "These are tales of intensity and indignation, of passion and pathos, of angst and anger, of grappling and grief. They're also tales of both humor and heart-though each of these elements skews, at times, rather dark. Most of all, these are tales of wounded spirits yearning for redemption, reconciliation, release... or just a reason to live. Cox characters step right up, grab us by the lapels, yank us toward them and, Willy-Loman-like demand to be known," Paul McComas Author of Unplugged and Planet of the Dates, from his foreword
Download or read book A Good Birth a Safe Birth written by Diana Korte and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1992-09-16 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential guide to the bewildering array of delivery options available.
Download or read book The Doula Deck written by Lori Bregman and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mamaste meets Mindfulness Cards in this deck focused around meditation, breathwork, and movement specifically for those expecting. Here is the support any mama-to-be needs as she preps for the transition to motherhood. With 78 unique cards filled with thoughtful meditations, movement activities, breathwork exercises, and soothing affirmations, this collection of cards supports expectant mothers through pregnancy, birth, and their new motherhood by nurturing their spirit and talking through their fears. Written by renowned doula Lori Bregman and with soothing artwork accompanying each card, this deck offers expert advice on filling all aspects of pregnancy and birth with comfort and confidence. The Doula Deck is a bridge between mindfulness and motherhood, with support you can keep in your pocket, display on your nightstand, or take with you out into the world. • PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Lori Bregman is a source of wisdom in pregnancy and birth. She runs a complete mind-body-spirit support system that helps women throughout fertility, pregnancy, birth, and new motherhood and has built a thriving career based on her passion for supporting more mindful, healthy, happy mothers and women of all kinds. Now she can help you on your own journey to motherhood, wherever you are. • BABY SHOWER GIFT: With its expert advice on mindfulness during an important life moment, this serves as the ideal gift for anyone who is pregnant. With its luxe package and lovely illustrations, this deck of cards is not only insightful and useful but also gorgeous and gift-worthy. • ELEGANT ART: With gorgeous colors and elegant portrayals of the female body throughout pregnancy and motherhood, these cards offer so much more than just a list of exercises. They’re a visual source of comfort and encouragement as well as a helpful tool. • UNIQUE FORMAT: Not everyone has the opportunity to hire a doula, and this deck offers a unique way for moms-to-be to practice self-care and find additional support during the birth experience by simply pulling a card and completing the activity whenever they need to. Perfect for: • Expectant mothers interested in natural living and doula support • Doulas • Baby shower attendees
Download or read book The Thinking Woman s Guide to a Better Birth written by Henci Goer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birth—it is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice. Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers: Cesareans Breech babies Inducing labor Electronic Fetal Monitoring Rupturing Membranes Coping with slow labor Pain medication Epistiotomy Vaginal birth after a Ceasarean Doulas Deciding on a doctor or midwife Choosing where to have your baby and much more . . .
Download or read book Natural Hospital Birth written by Cynthia Gabriel and published by . This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers expectant mothers seeking natural childbirth in a hospital a detailed look at pregnancy and labor, explaining how to create a mutually supportive relationship among birth-care providers and make informed choices.
Download or read book The Hospice Heart written by Gabrielle Jimenez and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-10 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much like her previous book Soft Landing, the author invites you on a personal journey. When she was 8 years old, she experienced her first death and although not realizing it until much later, knew at a very young age how to provide compassionate care to someone who was dying. The first half of this book clearly indicates that she has been on the hospice path a very long time. The second half of the book contains her first blogs. She started writing a blog hoping to educate and inspire anyone who sits at the bedside caring for another as they near the end of their life. She shares her tools and lessons hoping to remove any fear you might have and inspire you to be fully present for someone else. Her heart is a kind and gentle heart and you will see this as you read her words.
Download or read book Ancient Map for Modern Birth written by Pam England and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh new paradigm for childbirth preparation, blending current research with processes and stories that support a woman's determination, self-respect, and readiness to deal with any type of birth, in any setting (from home to operating room). The author's map, inspired by ancient teachings, offers the modern woman a step-by-step guide to understanding her emotional, physical, and psychological journey through her childbearing year. It emphasizes the importance of staying flexible and open to the unknown possibilities and surprises that are a part of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.--Publisher.
Download or read book Doula in a Day written by Tara K. Howe and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what it takes to REALLY BE THERE for a woman during childbirth. In this handbook, you are guided through: * The Number 1 Skill that makes you an invaluable birth partner. * What to expect from the labor process. * How the hospital model of birth works and where it doesn't. * Techniques for pain relief and support during labor. * The importance of postpartum care. * Your own self preparation. * A woman's intuitive process. The most important factor to understand to be the most incredible birth partner is that the woman giving birth is wise and intuitive beyond belief when she is supported, safe and can create her own version of a sanctuary - a place of absolute peace and wellbeing. You will learn the reasons why this is important, the ways we sometimes fail to provide this environment for women, and how to be present and available for the individual needs of your partner. Childbirth can be absolutely transformative for everyone involved when you know how to honor and support the process.
Download or read book Birthwork written by Jenny Blyth and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Doulas Every Day Is Labor Day written by Doula Life Press and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cute Doula or Midwife gift for anyone who loves delivering babies. Makes a great gift for birth coaches, baby catchers, or nurses. Give as a gift or card replacement to celebrate a birthday, or holiday. Size: 6x9 Pages: 100 Cover: Matte Paperback This lined, notebook is perfect for any doula or midwife. It is great for taking notes, writing to do lists, journaling, organizing, or brainstorming. Notebooks & journals are a fun gift for adults, teens or kids for any gift giving occasion!
Download or read book Experienced Doula written by Cassaundra Jah, CPM, IBCLC and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are an experienced hospital doula here is your most valuable resource – a guide to advanced skills, tips, tricks and techniques. Based on the belief that people become empowered through experiences which awaken within them the knowledge that they are strong, capable and wise; discover how a doula’s actions from interview to last postpartum can increase the potential for this self discovery. • Expand with business, marketing and social media skills • Form healthy working partnerships • Clear birth prejudices, prevent trauma and dive deeper with clients • Utilize the hospital setting to your advantage • Build knowledge about interventions, lactation, and remedies • Learn about transitioning into a lactation consultant or midwife Combining facts, humor, and a grounded empowered voice, you’ll find the skills taught invaluable, making it one of the most important labor companion books you’ll ever read and recommend.
Download or read book The Herbal Doula written by Marie White and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern, inclusive guide to plant-based reproductive medicine: herbal remedies and collective care for conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond 30+ herbal protocols and preparations for morning sickness, fertility, and postpartum healing Herbal medicines are effective for a host of pregnancy and birth-related concerns. From nausea and mastitis to c-section wounds and fertility assistance, all-natural remedies can be used safely and effectively—and can even amplify the positive outcomes of conventional reproductive medicine treatments. Yet many women and birthing people don’t know where to start, or how to find reliable information that’s vetted, trustworthy, and—most importantly—safe for their fertility, babies, and babies-to-be. The Herbal Doula demystifies herbal reproductive care, offering open and expert guidance in being your own budding fertility, conception, and pregnancy doula—or supplementing your existing care plan with your midwife, doula, or physician. Practical chapters explore: Herbs for fertility, infertility, and inclusive conception Herbal remedies for common pregnancy side effects like nausea, heartburn, constipation, hemorrhoids, edema, UTIs, fatigue, and prenatal mood swings Miscarriage, abortion, and caring for yourself after pregnancy loss Herbs for the fourth trimester: perineal injuries, C-section wounds, breast care, and postpartum depression Herbal approaches to breastfeeding and chestfeeding: increasing and decreasing milk supply, plugged ducts, and mastitis How, when, and when not to use herbs while pregnant and breastfeeding How to source, store, and use herbs safely Care and herbal medicine for doulas and birthworkers A doula’s essential materia medica While many traditional herbals rely on outdated gender norms, classist assumptions, or problematic standards of care, The Herbal Doula is written for readers of all genders and body types, approaching herbal care with a HAES (health at every size) lens. It celebrates herbal pregnancy and birth work as collective care, recognizing chosen family, disability dignity, and the importance of daily practice in a guide you’ll return to again and again throughout any and all stages of your journey.
Download or read book The Doulas written by Mary Mahoney and published by The Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving together how-to manual, activist memoir, and manifesto, The Doulas is an “honest, raw, and charged” treatise on full-spectrum doula care. (Rewire) As more feminist conversation migrates online, the activist providers of the Doula Project remain focused on life’s physically intimate relationships: between caregivers and patients, parents and pregnancy, individuals and their own bodies. They are committed to supporting a pregnancy no matter the outcome—whether it results in birth, abortion, miscarriage, or adoption—and to facing the question of choice head-on. In this eye-opening book, Doula Project founders Mary Mahoney and Lauren Mitchell present the history, philosophy, and practices of these caregivers, contextualizing the doula movement within the larger scope of pregnancy care and reproductive rights. They illustrate how, through their unique hands-on activism, full-spectrum doulas provide tangible support for those confronting life, death, and the sticky in-between.
Download or read book The Doula s Guide to Empowering Your Birth written by Lindsey Bliss and published by Harvard Common Press. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced doula, Linsey Bliss, shows you how to prepare physically and mentally for every element of having a child, from pregnancy to fourth trimester in The Doula's Guide to Empowering Your Birth. Lindsey Bliss, who has assisted as a doula at hundreds of births and is herself a mother of seven, reveals here all the wisdom and advice that doulas share with the new mothers who hire them. The Doula's Guide to Empowering Your Birth covers the period from pregnancy through labor and birth to fourth trimester healing. The focus, however, is on preparing for birth--including topics like how to pick the right childbirth class and the right birthing method. You’ll also see how to assemble the team of professionals, family members, and friends who will support you through labor and birth, and how to approach last-minute decisions about pain medications and cesarean sections. Bliss's tone throughout is at once authoritative and confident as well as warm and encouraging. Her concern in her practice as well as in these pages is to listen to and help secure each new mom's own personal vision of a birthing experience that is safe, fulfilling, and meaningful.
