Download or read book A Modern Woman s Guide to a Natural Empowering Birth written by Katrina Zaslavsky and published by Gazelle Distribution Trade. This book was released on 2012-10-29 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Modern Woman's Guide to a Natural Empowering Birth is a collection of inspiring birth stories, expert tips and practical insights to empower women to reclaim their birth power and overcome their fears in a modern world. Afterword by Dr Sarah Buckley MD, internationally acclaimed author of "Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering."Feeling anxious, alone or in the dark as a new mother to be? Where do you go to get your questions answered when you don’t have any mothers as the wise woman to turn to, the doctor is too busy to inform you of your options or discuss the pros and cons of various drugs and procedures on the menu, and you read virtually every magazine in the waiting room before he/ she can see you for five minutes at a time?Meanwhile, random strangers decide it is their maternal duty to share their birth horror stories when they spot the bump and the hospital antenatal classes leave you feeling even more fearful and anxious than you were before you walked in!Just when you thought you couldn’t bear to hear another horror story, along comes a fresh new book that is the answer to your prayers. More than just a random collection of stories, the author Katrina Zaslavsky, takes you on a powerful journey of discovery and gives you the keys to transforming your birth experience.Be empowered to experience the joy of natural birth on your own terms- Fear-Free, Drug- Free and maybe even Pain Free… (Hint: Get off the beds ladies and actively give birth rather than being delivered)..... and then become a part of the Positive Birth Revolution!!As seen on national media including TV, My Child and Nature & Health Magazines, Coles Baby & Toddler Club, recommended at Mum's Lounge and voted Favourite Product Finalist in the People's Choice AusMumpreneur Awards 2012. About the authorProfoundly impacted by her own personal journey into motherhood after overcoming her own extreme fears of childbirth, Katrina has become a passionate advocate of natural and conscious parenting, committed to supporting women to give birth naturally and overcome their fears in a world that has become so medicalised and fearful of something so perfectly natural.A former public health professional (in her "previous life" before children!) together with a lifelong passion for healthy living, over a decade in the natural health industry, a magazine columnist and most recently a committee member for Natural Parenting Melbourne, her calling is to awaken people to live a more conscious natural lifestyle and especially to empower women to discover their inner birth goddess! Available Now

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 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 Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering written by Sarah Buckley and published by Celestial Arts. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide to natural childbirth and postpartum parenting options from an MD who home-birthed her own four children. Sarah Buckley might be called a third-wave natural birth advocate. A doctor and a mother, she approaches the question of how a woman and baby might have the most fulfilling birth experience with respect for the wisdom of both medical science and the human body. Using current medical and epidemiological research plus women's experiences (including her own), she demonstrates that what she calls "undisturbed birth" is almost always healthier and safer than high-technology approaches to birth. Her wise counsel on issues like breastfeeding and sleeping during postpartum helps extend the gentle birth experience into a gentle parenting relationship.

Download or read book The Positive Birth Book written by Milli Hill and published by Pinter & Martin. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work out what kind of birth you really want, and learn how to maximise your chances of getting it, in this refreshing, warm and witty guide to pregnancy, birth and the early weeks. Packed with vital and cutting-edge information on everything from building the ultimate birth plan, to your choices and rights in the birth room; from optimal cord clamping, to seeding the microbiome; from the inside track on breastfeeding, to woman-centred caesarean, The Positive Birth Book shows you how to have the best possible birth, regardless of whether you plan to have your baby in hospital, in the birth centre, at home or by elective caesarean. Find out how the environment you give birth in, your mindset and your expectations can influence the kind of birth you have, and be inspired by the voices of real women, who tell you the truth about what giving birth really feels like. Challenging negativity and fear of childbirth, and brimming with everything you need to know about labour, birth, and the early days of parenting, The Positive Birth Book is the must-have birth book for women of the 21st century.

Download or read book The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth written by Genevieve Howland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the popular YouTube channel Mama Natural, this is the first week-by-week natural pregnancy book for soon-to-be moms. For the last half-century, control over childbirth has been in favor of doctors. Many pregnancy guidebooks are conventional, fear-based, and written by male physicians deeply entrenched in the old-school medical model of birth. But change is underway. A groundswell of women are taking back their pregnancy and childbirth and embracing a natural way. Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the enormously popular Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, has created an inspiring, fun, and informative guide that demystifies natural pregnancy and walks mom through the process one week at a time. The Mama Natural’s Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth is the modern (and yet ancient) approach to pregnancy and childbirth. “Natural” recognizes that pregnancy and birth are normal, and that having a baby is a wondrous biological process and rite of passage—not a medical condition. This book draws upon the latest research showing how beneficial and life-changing natural birth is for both babies and moms. Full of weekly advice and tips for a healthy pregnancy, Howland details vital nutrition to take, natural remedies for common and troublesome symptoms, as well as the appropriate (and inappropriate) use of interventions. Peppered throughout are positive birth and pregnancy stories from women of all backgrounds (and all stages of their natural journey) along with advice and insights from a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) plus a Registered Nurse (RN), doula, and lactation consultant. Encouraging, well-researched, and fun, The Mama Natural’s Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth will be an essential companion for women everywhere to embrace natural pregnancy and reap all the benefits for both baby and mama.

Download or read book Natural Birth written by Lee Walbrooke and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey of carrying around a young human being inside of you is a joyous but arduous one, and therefore finally seeing your baby for the first time is going to feel incredibly rewarding. Oftentimes, though, because of modern methods of anesthetics and C-Sections, the mother is not able to see and hold her baby immediately after birth because the baby is carried off by the nurse to another room while the mother rests and recovers. Natural childbirth, on the other hand, is the act of giving birth without the aid of pharmaceutical intervention. Some women report that there is a spiritual experience when delivering a baby the natural way, as they are better able to appreciate their little 'miracle' when they are not in a heavily drugged state. Natural childbirth is an empowering act, and many mothers who go the natural route report that breastfeeding is also more enjoyable and less 'weird' than most other first-time feeders report. The thought of giving birth to a child without drugs can of course be scary, which is why this method is not for everyone. Whatever you end up deciding, it's always a good idea to be fully informed about all of your options. This book is designed to help you make this important decision by explaining everything you would need to consider about the process of (and preparation for) natural childbirth.

Download or read book The Birth Conspiracy written by Rivka Cymbalist and published by Curioso Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Empowered Birth written by Gabrielle Elizabeth Targett and published by Labour of Love. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'In a culture where women are inundated with information this book is so refreshing and honest, written in 'lay terms' by Australian author Gabrielle, who undeniably is incredibly knowledgeable and knows exactly what it takes to create an empowered birth, where women know how to surrender and let go and actually love their labour experience, where they have 100% support from their partner who knows exactly what their role is and what to do!' This is a must-read book for the preparation of your own labour filled with love. Every chapter has been written to empower and assist women to really understand how to surrender, let go and breathe in labour, which are the fundamental skills necessary to labour in a calm relaxed way. Empowered Birth presents information in an open and honest way written from the eclectic experiences of Gabrielle Targett who worked as a Doula and independent childbirth educator for 26 years. As a mother of three children, all naturally birthed in the water, hypnosis practitioner, expert consultant/writer for the Australian Pregnancy and Birth Magazine, and pregnancy exercise specialist, Gabrielle has a wealth of experience and knowledge which she shares in this unique book. Gabrielle presents a non-medical approach to childbirth that emphasises empowerment of women/couples, gifting them positive education, wisdom, confidence, and trust in the natural process of birth. Every chapter has something to offer to assist in acknowledging what is necessary when preparing for a natural birth. It also de-mystifies and questions the fear surrounding birth today and covers so many important labour and birth issues that are often overlooked. It is also about giving birth support people a clear understanding of their vital role, so they too feel empowered and able to assist more efficiently with less interference. Here is a glimpse into a few of the chapter topics - Planning for the big day - it is never too early to plan ahead - The importance of being physically fit - Understanding the power of pregnancy and labour hormones - What women need to be aware of when choosing to use an opiate pain relief - Avoiding the fear-tension-pain syndrome - OFP - Optimal Foetal Position makes a labour of difference - Changing the birthing room to suit your needs and progress your labour - What are the benefits of having a natural childbirth? - Natural pain-relief methods- what choices do you have? - Preparing for your Marathon or Sprint! - Choosing and educating your birth support people - Choosing the right birth support or doula for you - What do you do when labour starts? - Established labour means you are on your labour journey - The perineum - how to stretch it, look after it and avoid an episiotomy or tear - The arrival of your cherub - what happens next? - Breastfeeding - the nectar from the gods!

Download or read book Easy Labor written by William Camann and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FIRST COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY Far too many expectant mothers find themselves unprepared when labor begins and natural techniques don’t effectively manage the pain. This indispensable guide provides reassuring, proven approaches to combining medical and natural techniques to ensure the most comfortable pain-free labor possible. In Easy Labor, you’ll discover • what to expect during labor, and key factors that affect your comfort • the facts on epidurals, safety concerns, and how effectively they reduce pain • the pros and cons of pain-relief medications • complementary and alternative methods, including water immersion, acupuncture, hypnosis, massage, and birth balls • how your choice of hospital or birth center affects your pain-management options • techniques to calm and eliminate the specific fears and stresses associated with childbirth So relax and enjoy your pregnancy, with this important book by your side!

Download or read book Nurture written by Erica Chidi Cohen and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What a gift to new and expecting moms. You have no idea the mountain and rollercoaster you're about to embark on, but Nurture somehow gives you a peek in and gives you essential information to help ground you." –Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion: Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. Author Erica Chidi Cohen has assisted countless births and helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula. Nurture covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby's first weeks. This empowering book includes: • Supportive self-care and mindfulness exercises, trimester-specific holistic remedies, nourishing foods and recipes for every month of pregnancy, and expert tips for every birth environment. • More than 40 charming and helpful illustrations, charts, and lists can be found throughout. • Dozens of important topics that every modern mom needs to know including fetal development, making choices for a hospital, home or birth center birth, the basics of breastfeeding, tips on what to expect postpartum, and more. Nurture is an all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guide book that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life. Nurture is a thoughtful and helpful gift for expecting mothers and their partners. Erica Chidi is co-founder and CEO of Loom in Los Angeles, CA. She began her work in San Francisco, volunteering as a doula within the prison system, working with pregnant inmates. She went on to build a successful doula and health education practice in Los Angeles and has been featured in Women's Health, Vogue, Goop, The Cut and Marie Claire.

Download or read book The Modern Midwife s Guide to Pregnancy Birth and Beyond written by Marie Louise and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions’ Emma Bunton, co-founder of Kit and Kin Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead. Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months. As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including - - How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born - The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour - Incredible facts about breast milk Packed with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!

Download or read book Natural Birth Stories written by Shannon Brown and published by Growingslower. This book was released on 2013-10-05 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want a natural birth, but you're feeling scared you won't be able to handle it? Do your friends and family think you're crazy for even trying? Is it possible to: Endure the pain of contractions without an epidural? Feel energized, electric, euphoric, and empowered immediately after labor? Experience a natural childbirth once and actually want to do it again? Yes! The Natural Birth Stories book includes 32 positive natural birth stories. Each one will inspire and empower you that you too can experience all these benefits of natural birth. Practical wisdom from 25 real natural birthing moms is woven throughout the book. You will learn: How to ditch the drugs and experience a successful natural childbirth. How to confidently make natural decisions for your birth, postpartum, and newborn care. How to stay healthy and low risk throughout your pregnancy and natural birth. You'll find the answers to all your questions about natural birth: How do I find an obstetrician or midwife to support my natural birth? Which childbirth class should I take to prepare for a natural birth? What pregnancy diet plan and exercises should I use? How should I write a birth plan for a natural hospital birth or a home birth? What should be on my hospital bag or home birth kit list? What do contractions feel like and how will I cope? Get natural birth tips from real moms including: Their number one natural birth tips for success ...and what they'd do differently if they had it to do over again How to deal with unexpected situations and complications Natural birth pain relief techniques After reading the natural birth stories and advice from the real moms in this book, you'll feel confident that you too can achieve a natural birth.

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 In the Womb of the Goddess written by Krystal Alexander-Hille and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birth does not have to be painful. It is only because of centuries of conditioning and medical 'intervention' that most women experience it as such. Most women now hold so much fear in their bodies that it constricts the muscles and creates resistance counterproductive to the expansion that occurs and is required during birthing. It is this underlying fear that causes pain.This book...* Gives you tools to release the fears, the limiting mindset and the conditions that keep you trapped in fear, whether it be birth-related or not.* Guides you - month by month - through each chakra, and provides powerful tools to raise your frequency in each.* Shares empowering birth stories that reinforce the natural way of birthing to assist you to re-condition your mind.* Gives you background on how and why we were moved away from natural birth into the highly interventionalist birthing practice.* Ultimately guides you to rebirth yourself, reclaiming your true inner Goddess Self, before birthing your child. This is a must-read manual for every woman, pregnant or not pregnant, to rebirth herself and birth her baby as the cosmic children that they are. "In the Womb of the Goddess takes you on a fascinating journey through the stages of pregnancy through an awakened lens, as well as giving an in-depth exploration of the making of blissful birth and what you need to know to connect to your inner power. Well worth the read." Katrina Zaslavsky, Author of A modern Woman's Guide to Natural Empowering Birth and Editor of the Empowering Birth Magazine. "Krystal presents a series of maps and metaphors as well as monthly reflective activities that enable the unveiling of a deeper odyssey. It is rich in suggestions for professionals." Shivam Rachana, Author of Lotus Birth and Director of the International College of Spiritual Midwifery.www.KrystalAlexanderHille.com

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 385 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 Creating Your Birth Plan written by Marsden Wagner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps expectant mothers make informed decisions about their pregnancy and childbirth, furnishing information on what to expect when delivering in a hospital, birthing center, or at home; how to select an advocate; the natural stages of labor; natural alternatives to drugs, surgery, and technology; and explanations of various medical interventions. Original. 25,000 first printing.