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Book Mindful Birthing  The Complete Practical Guide to an Easy  Natural and Conscious Birth  Practical Guide to Heal Body  Mind and Spirit Du

Download or read book Mindful Birthing The Complete Practical Guide to an Easy Natural and Conscious Birth Practical Guide to Heal Body Mind and Spirit Du written by Erika Young and published by Erika Young. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! NOW at $ 10.33 instead of $ 22.97! LAST DAYS! ★ You will Never Stop Using this Awesome Cookbook!

Book The Mindful Birthing Workbook  Three Practical Guide for First Time Mothers  Heal Yourself  Your Body with a Complete Guide to Pregnancy

Download or read book The Mindful Birthing Workbook Three Practical Guide for First Time Mothers Heal Yourself Your Body with a Complete Guide to Pregnancy written by Erika Young and published by Erika Young. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! NOW at $ 10.33 instead of $ 22.97! LAST DAYS! ★ Do you want to remove childbirth fear? Hypnobirthing is a natural process and is vastly different from the medical process. This requires the use of breathing techniques, self-hypnosis for a faster and smoother labor. Hypnobirthing strategies help alleviate Anxiety which is known to be the primary cause of pain and complications of labor. The whole procedure centers around using the methods associated with childbirth to remove the FEAR. This book will change the way you think about birth and hypnobirthing, and quite possibly change your life! With the Hypnobirthing process, you'll gain an understanding of how the body works through childbirth & labor, such that when you're comfortable enough, the birth muscles will function in perfect harmony as planned. You'll learn how to attain this kind of relaxation away from the tension that anxiety produces and learn how to use your natural birth instincts for a happy, serene and more relaxed birth. Many expectant mothers allow the power to be taken from them, leaving them feeling distant, useless and incompetent. However, we feel empowered when we make instinctive or heartfelt decisions. We are in control of the situation and indeed set the entire tone for our child birthing experience. If you feel confident and self-assured this in turn will instil confidence in your midwife or birthing partner or whomever you choose to have with you. You are essentially holding the space and indeed holding space for yourself and your baby. This will allow you and those around you the permission to trust your intuition and wisdom which of course is never wrong. My aim is to encourage a new discussion about our own perceptions of life and to consider what might be possible if we choose a particular way to relate to birth. Think of how reaching birth without fear of pain would affect a lifetime of moms to come? The birth process is much simpler when a woman sits in sync with her body and is able to relax her mind along with her muscles. We all know that what the body experiences, is as true as what remains in the subconscious, so using mind / body relaxation techniques is very effective at any moment. Most times we are afraid of the unknown and frightened by many issues that are typically associated to our cultural birth experience. The methods in Hypnobirthing can help a woman recover her body, practice compassion and appreciate the childbirth cycle. When a woman is conscious of how the body functions during the cycle of childbirth (instead of all the problems that can go wrong!) she will be able to relax and be in perfect harmony with her body instead of resisting it. This book covers: Enjoy Your Pregnancy, No Matter What It Looks Like Bond with Your Bump and Slow Down Remember That Pregnancy ROCKS! Surrender to Motherhood. The Fear Tension Pain Cycle Preparing to Relax During Birth So How Do I Get Rid of My Fear of Giving Birth? Being Honest with Yourself and Your Birth Partner Positions Hypnobirthing is all about releasing your fear and energy blocks, which will allow you to be relaxed and confident for the birth of your baby. ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! NOW at $ 10.33 instead of $ 22.97! LAST DAYS! ★ You will Never Stop Using this Awesome Cookbook! Buy it NOW and get addicted to this amazing book

Book The Mindful Mother

Download or read book The Mindful Mother written by Naomi Chunilal and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of its kind, this book will show mothers-to-be how to create an authentic practice of mindfulness to prepare for pregnancy, labour, birth and the early parenting years. Full of gems and aha moments using simple and helpful tools and practices to keep you connected to yourself while looking after your family' Nadia Narain, Head of Pregnancy Yoga, Triyoga, London 'This is a book I highly recommend to mothers and mothers-to-be. It is like an insightful friend who understands deeply what becoming and being a mother really means' Janet Balaskas, Founder of Active Birth Chunilal offers unparalleled support along with clear and simple meditation and self-development practices based on Buddhist and yogic philosophy to help cultivate a daily practice of mindfulness, which will enable you to be more present during pregnancy, birth and beyond. Having a child has the potential to awaken your heart and bring infinite joy, wonder and delight into your life. Yet when you become a mother, alongside immense delight and excitement, you may also feel a great deal of internal turmoil and confusion, as well as a change or lack of sense of identity. Organised into clear, thematic sections, this book can be dipped into for emergency inspiration or read from cover to cover. It explores common mothering dilemmas with honesty and integrity, helping you to keep both feet firmly on the ground. Issues include: adjusting to having minimal personal time and space, coping with in-laws, managing the balance between work and home, finding stimulation within an often tedious home routine, and dissolving doubts and comparisons with other seemingly happy families. Most of all, The Mindful Mother teaches you to understand your true nature, so your mind is working with you, rather than against you.

Book Pregnancy  Birth and Beyond

Download or read book Pregnancy Birth and Beyond written by Erika Gradenwitz-Koehler and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnancy and child birth bring about significant physical changes and challenges. Most parents, however, also have spiritual and philosophical questions which most pregnancy books don't address. Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond covers both the practical and spiritual aspects of having a child. Erika Gradenwitz-Koehler explains how diet, state of mind and the desire for a child can all affect chances of conception. She gives advice for a healthy pregnancy in body, soul and spirit and helps prepare parents for the physical and emotional experience of birthing. Chapters on infant care include advice for nurturing the spirit, as well as discussing feeding and emotional attachment. This is a comprehensive but alternative guide to all aspects of conception, pregnancy, birth and infant care.

Book Mindful Birthing

Download or read book Mindful Birthing written by Nancy Bardacke and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Mindful Birthing, Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife and mindfulness teacher, lays out her innovative program for pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, mindfulness meditation, and mind/body medicine, Bardacke offers practices that will help you find calm and ease during this life-changing time, providing lifelong skills for healthy living and wise parenting. SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF MINDFUL BIRTHING: Increases confidence and decreases fear of childbirth Taps into deep inner resources for working with pain Improves couple communication, connection, and cooperation Provides stress-reducing skills for greater joy and wellbeing

Book The Mindful Mom to Be

Download or read book The Mindful Mom to Be written by Lori Bregman and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthening your own foundation is one of the very best beginnings you can give your child. In The Mindful Mom-to-Be, doula and pregnancy coach Lori Bregman guides you in your journey toward motherhood by empowering you to find what works best for you and your baby. In addition to concrete, prescriptive health information, including nutritional advice, natural remedies, developmental milestones, and techniques for labor, she offers simple and enjoyable spiritual and emotional exercises to help you prepare for motherhood. As Lori explains, you're not just birthing a baby; you're birthing yourself as a mom, too. With month-by-month advice, comprehensive checklists, and customizable birth plans, this is your indispensible, holistic companion for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Book Mindful Birthing

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nancy Cohen
  • Publisher : Revolution Lab Limited
  • Release : 2021-06-22
  • ISBN : 9781914080913
  • Pages : 234 pages

Download or read book Mindful Birthing written by Nancy Cohen and published by Revolution Lab Limited. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Modern Approach to Pregnancy and Birthing Process That Will Help You To Bring Your Child To This World With Ease! Pregnancy and childbirth can be among the most remarkable, significant, and unique experiences a woman will ever have. But they also bring a lot of fear, pain, and uncertainty for a lot of people. There is, however, a way to avoid all of those negative emotions and feelings... How so? With the aid of the mindful birthing technique! Mindful birthing has the potential to transform and ease the experience of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum relationship with the new baby. Would you like for your pregnancy and birthing process to go without a hitch? Would you like to learn the secrets of mindful birthing? If so, you are in the right place because this guide will show you everything you need to know for the mindful birthing method to become a part of your life. With step-by-step instructions and expert strategies and exercises, you will rewire your brain for three core principles of mindfulness - acceptance, letting go and trusting. Special guides will teach you the easiest way to manage the pain All of the above will thoroughly prepare you for the birth of your baby - for expected and unexpected circumstances (a change to birth plans, sudden interventions or unforeseen outcomes, etc.). Here is what this mindful birthing guide can offer you: - Complete guidance on your mindful birthing journey with step-by-step instructions - How to prepare yourself for the birthplace and childbirth - Exclusive mind exercises to manage and deal with pain and fear - Mindfulness meditations and exercises for mindful relationships, self-love, and life - And much more! If you want to learn the secrets of mindful birthing and ease your mind, all you need to do is follow the step-by-step instructions and the expert advice found inside this comprehensive guide. So, what are you waiting for?

Book The Good Birth Companion

Download or read book The Good Birth Companion written by Nicole Croft and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All expecting mothers have an innate capacity to give birth safely and naturally, but it's easy to be distracted by stories of traumatic births and a deep anxiety that you won't be in control. Experienced doula and Active Birth Associate, Nicole Croft, takes the fear out of labour and childbirth in this empowering and practical guide. Full of wise advice and simple skills to prepare you mentally and physically, Nicole tells you everything you need to know to ensure you have a very positive experience giving birth, whether you labour naturally or require medical intervention. - Be calm, relaxed and prepared for childbirth - Feel less pain during labour and help your birth progress naturally - Remain confident and in control throughout the birth - Feel very positive about your birth, with or without medical intervention - Flourish with your baby in the first weeks after birth Warm, wise and incredibly reassuring, The Good Birth Companion will give you all the information and resources you need to give birth safely to your baby.

Book Home Birth

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nicky Wesson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1990
  • ISBN : 9780356174914
  • Pages : 216 pages

Download or read book Home Birth written by Nicky Wesson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect balance of practical information and personal stories, Home Birth is essential reading for couples considering the alternative to a hospital birth. Childbirth educator Wesson shows how having your baby in your own home can be the most fulfilling thing you'sll ever do. While some information is UK-based, much of the book is also relevant to US readers.

Book Natural Birth

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kristina Turner
  • Publisher : Floris Books
  • Release : 2014-05-09
  • ISBN : 1782501142
  • Pages : 136 pages

Download or read book Natural Birth written by Kristina Turner and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our society childbirth is often viewed as something to be feared and even to be avoided, through elective caesarian or extreme pain suppression. In this uplifting book Kristina Turner applies esoteric knowledge to show practical ways of transforming a difficult experience into a positive and deeply spiritual one. Kristina looks closely at the physical processes that take place in the body during pregnancy and childbirth, as well at explaining the facts behind hospital procedures and options for home birth -- providing readers with the necessary knowledge to make their own choices. She feels that birthing should be viewed as a unified process, from the nine months of pregnancy through labour to the many months of breastfeeding; all three stages contribute to developing the bond between mother and child and the child's emotional function. Kristina writes beautifully about the sacred mystery inherent in conception and pregnancy, and guides the new mother towards being a conscious participant in the spiritual process of bringing life into this world. This book is both very practical and hugely inspiring.

Book The Calm Birth Method

Download or read book The Calm Birth Method written by Suzy Ashworth and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labour, including mindfulness, breathing exercises and visualization, so that you can have an empowering, positive birth. Birth is a natural and normal event and, while it can be unpredictable, this book will show you how you can make it a gentle and enjoyable experience. In The Calm Birth Method, hypnobirthing expert Suzy Ashworth helps you to build confidence in your body and its abilities, and shares practical techniques to support you so that, no matter what happens, you feel prepared. Walking you and your birth partner through the whole process of birth preparation, Suzy explores: · Why many women feel so scared of giving birth and how to eliminate these fears during pregnancy · How relaxing your mind and body during birth transforms your physiology · Practical tools and techniques to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness · How to unify birth partners and care providers, to ensure the birthing environment is stress-free and has the most conducive set up for a calm and relaxing birth · Breathing techniques and visualizations to help with the sensations of birth Take the power back into your own hands so that you can learn to trust your body, and look forward to welcoming your child into the world with confidence.

Book Childbirth and Mindful Birthing for Beginners  Hypnobirthing and Timeless Secrets of Natural Birth  Gain Confidence  Train Body  Mind  Heart and Spiri

Download or read book Childbirth and Mindful Birthing for Beginners Hypnobirthing and Timeless Secrets of Natural Birth Gain Confidence Train Body Mind Heart and Spiri written by Erika Young and published by Erika Young. This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! NOW at $ 10.33 instead of $ 22.97! LAST DAYS! ★ Are you planning to get pregnant? If you're reading this, you are most probably planning to be pregnant, are pregnant already or know someone who is pregnant. Welcome! This book will help you understand what hypnobirthing is and how it can benefit you (or any woman, for that matter). Maybe you're a first-time mum who has never experienced labour and birth and you are wondering if hypnobirthing can help you prepare for that big day. Yes it can! It's essentially taking those old beliefs and thoughts around childbirth, which were triggering anxiety, and then transforming those old beliefs to new ones that will positively equipping you for childbirth. Hypnobirthing then includes adding functional healing techniques and teaching you to change your attitude to give you the favorable birthing experience that you prefer. Becoming a mother is the most primal thing that you can do as a woman. Your very body was designed specifically for this purpose. Your body is designed to rearrange itself, to expand around, to nourish and protect your little one. You will discover within yourself the strength of mind and body that you had no idea that you possessed. You will feel connected to the earth and the mothers that came before you. Entering into a state of complete relaxation and tranquility will allow you to fully embrace your labor and delivery experience. It allows you to open your body and release the pain, and to be present in the moment with your new baby as you both labor to bring them into this world. Labor and delivery bond a mother and child together in a way that cannot be fully quantified but is as real as the umbilical cord that binds the two of you together. Ignore the horror stories of other women's birthing experiences. This will not be your story. You are choosing a different path, the path that mothers have walked for thousands of years before you. An essential part of a hypnobirthing course (and indeed any good antenatal course or preparation for birth book) is the process where you learn practical skills to use to enable you to remain calm and relaxed during your labour and birth, combined with knowledge and informed decision making to enable your birth to be a positive experience. If you decide to undertake a hypnobirthing course, it is best to start earlier in the pregnancy rather than later, with most couples starting between 20-30 weeks of pregnancy. This is to enable lots of repetition in order to embrace a different mindset around birth. However, if you come to hypnobirthing later than 30 weeks, it is important not to be put off - you will just need to commit yourself and intensify your practice, rather than building it up slowly. This book covers: Hypnobirthing basics Preparing Your Baby And Body For Birth Choosing Where To Give Birth Packing The Birth Bag Basic Hypnobirthing Techniques Importance Of Breastfeeding Post-Birth Responsibilities ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! NOW at $ 10.33 instead of $ 22.97! LAST DAYS! ★ You will Never Stop Using this Awesome Cookbook! Buy it NOW and get addicted to this amazing book

Book Calm Birth  Revised

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Bruce Newman
  • Publisher : North Atlantic Books
  • Release : 2016-08-02
  • ISBN : 1623170583
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book Calm Birth Revised written by Robert Bruce Newman and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “trauma of childbirth” is a commonly heard phrase, but one that Calm Birth authoritatively counters. A resource for pregnant women and birth workers looking for empowering mind-body practices for a healthier kind of birth, this edition, revised with updated research and new material, shows how we can restore childbirth to its sacred status. The Calm Birth method, based on successful programs of the Harvard Medical School and the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, combines three proven practices—relaxation, meditation, and healing—with current scientific knowledge to nurture the expectant mother’s natural ability to give birth in true harmony with her body and her baby. Newman contextualizes the multilayered method within the existing literature of mind-body medicine and meditation science, as well as the meditation traditions from which two of the methods originate. In eight inspiring case studies of women who have experienced calm births, the author complements the thoughts of renowned experts including Carlos Castaneda and Carolyn Myss. With 25% new material, this revised edition contains a new foreword by Sandra Bardsley, updated research in the fields of meditation, birth, and the prenatal period, two new birth stories, three new chapters, and new photo documentation.

Book Birthing As Nature Intended  B  A  N  I

Download or read book Birthing As Nature Intended B A N I written by Teresa Van-Zeller and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the beginning of time, nature has supplied everything a woman needs to experience the serene birth of her child. In her guidebook for expectant parents, childbirth educator Teresa Van-Zeller provides proven methods that combine modern techniques with today's diverse lifestyles in order to create an optimal birth experience for every woman.Van-Zeller is a nationally-renowned advanced clinical hypnotherapist who has helped thousands of women rediscover their natural innate ability to give birth. B.A.N.I. (tm), a client focused childbirth method, teaches women how to achieve a non-medicated, peaceful birth by practicing visualization and imagery techniques, stretches, and breathing exercises that prepare the body and baby for birth. These techniques will help avoid, reduce, or eliminate physiological responses caused by external influences that hinder the natural functions of the body. Expectant mothers will learn how to* develop a birth plan that caters to individual needs;* Enhance the natural birthing process by preparing the mind, body, and spirit;* Remain calm and relaxed during labor;* Ask questions and be prepared for the unexpected.The easy-to-apply methods and real-life stories included in Birthing As Nature Intended, (B.A.N.I.)(tm) will empower expectant parents to make informed decisions regarding the most precious event in their lives - the birth of their child.

Book Natural Childbirth and Mindful Birthing  The Power of Hypnobirthing  Reasons why It s for You  Guide to Pregnancy  Train Mind  Body and Heart for Chil

Download or read book Natural Childbirth and Mindful Birthing The Power of Hypnobirthing Reasons why It s for You Guide to Pregnancy Train Mind Body and Heart for Chil written by Erika Young and published by Erika Young. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! NOW at $ 10.33 instead of $ 22.97! LAST DAYS! ★ Do you want to know everything about hypnobirthing? Many people assume that their labour will follow a certain path, yet no two births are the same and labour does not always unfold the way that they would like it to; so in a hypnobirthing course you learn to have an open mind and be ready to embrace the other possible scenarios, should they arise. Working on hypnobirthing - regardless of whether it's at a class, with a book or CD - may assist you with feeling progressively arranged and in control when work begins. It might assist you with adapting to nerves in the event that you had a past awful birth understanding. Hypnobirthing may lessen the requirement for medications and therapeutic intercession. Be that as it may, you can have extra relief from discomfort also on the off chance that you need to. It very well may be added to any birth plan and the strategies can be utilized any place you conceive an offspring - in a medical clinic or birth focus, or at home. Hypnobirthing may profit you after birth as well, with some proof indicating that it can bring down the opportunity of postnatal wretchedness. Hypnobirthing can enable your introduction to the world to accomplice assume an increasingly dynamic job during work. You and your baby are the main people and you should be able to go into childbirth untroubled and joyful. Less information is more in this case. There is no reason to be afraid or let yourself be unsettled. Nature has arranged it so that you can have an easy birth. The best way to do this is to keep you from all the negative stories. Do not listen to all the other women, the media and what all the people in your environment want to tell you. Just add your favorite. I want to show you how you can differentiate, what your inner voice tells you and what feelings come from your subconscious mind. This insecurity can drive you crazy! You will run from one guidebook to the other and never feel right. But your baby needs your strength and self-assurance. If you are weak and helpless - how does your child feel? The best preparation for the birth is, therefore, to listen to your inner voice. Another point that is at least as important is the contact with your child. This bond is so incredibly important for a smooth birth. You also give your baby the security to follow its natural instinct. You cannot change your partner, but you know him and his behavior and views. Discuss everything in detail. It is important that you clearly define your wishes and also clearly communicate them to him. Make a plan of birth and thoughts on how you want his support. This book covers: How Your Mind Works The Mind/Body Connection Taking control The Fear Factor Fear and Childbirth Getting to know your fears Letting Go of Fears Preventing Fear During Labour Relaxation and Self-Hypnosis Affirmations Pain Control How does hypnosis stop pain? Getting Ready to Give Birth Tips for a Positive Birth Experience Tips for Birthing Partners Creating a Birth Plan Going into Labour Positions for Giving Birth ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! NOW at $ 10.33 instead of $ 22.97! LAST DAYS! ★ You will Never Stop Using this Awesome Cookbook! Buy it NOW and get addicted to this amazing book

Book Ina May s Guide to Childbirth

Download or read book Ina May s Guide to Childbirth written by Ina May Gaskin and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care, Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention. Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, this invaluable resource includes:• Reducing the pain of labor without drugs--and the miraculous roles touch and massage play • What really happens during labor • Orgasmic birth--making birth pleasurable • Episiotomy--is it really necessary? • Common methods of inducing labor--and which to avoid at all costs • Tips for maximizing your chances of an unmedicated labor and birth • How to avoid postpartum bleeding--and depression • The risks of anesthesia and cesareans--what your doctor doesn’t necessarily tell you • The best ways to work with doctors and/or birth care providers • How to create a safe, comfortable environment for birth in any setting, including a hospital • And much more Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth takes the fear out of childbirth by restoring women’s faith in their own natural power to give birth with more ease, less pain, and less medical intervention.

Book Better Birth

    Book Details:
  • Author : Denise Spatafora
  • Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
  • Release : 2009-03-27
  • ISBN : 0470522429
  • Pages : 305 pages

Download or read book Better Birth written by Denise Spatafora and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-03-27 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is the mind-body connection that will allow parents to fully experience and appreciate the emotional, physical, and spiritual beauty of childbirth. Better Birth will help guide parents through this journey of creation and destination to birth." ?Donna Karan Pregnancy should be a time of joy and celebration. But if you're not emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually prepared for childbirth, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. This groundbreaking book takes the fear out of labor and delivery and arms you with the knowledge to have an informed, safe, and peaceful birth. Better Birth will be the one resource that you can turn to again and again to get all your questions answered and feel empowered during your birthing process. Birthing expert Denise Spatafora shows you how to prepare yourself to have the childbirth you want, whether you choose to deliver your baby in a hospital, birthing center, or at home. She shows you how to tap into your mind-body connection to draw upon natural relaxation methods that promote a childbirth experience that is beautiful and fulfilling, rather than frightening. If you're pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, you and your baby deserve a better birth.