Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation BY Pam England & Rob Horowitz
This is, by far, the best book for preparing a couple for labor and delivery. _Birthing From Within_ takes a completely new approach to childbirth preparation and focuses on what each individual woman and her partner need to do to prepare for THEIR own birth. Following the exercises in this book will help couples work through their "issues" and prepare for the best birth possible for them.
This book takes a gentler approach. The authors DO make the point that the medical community has made childbirth more of a convenience for the doctor than the mother, but the book encourages couples, and suggests ways to make the birthing process their own in the midst of all this. It also teaches about the "soul" of pregnancy and birth, which many other books do not go into, by having the parents express their expectations through drawings, journal writing and other creative methods. This book reminds the reader that birth is not just about the baby, it's about the family.
Great book for those women/couples that would like insight into pregnancy beyond the scientific explanations. A very comforting and spiritual approach to pregnancy and birth.
This book is fun to read, informative, and stress relieving.
I enjoyed every single page of this book and literally shed a tear when I was done with it. I love this book! It includes everything, everything questions I had, every thought, every fear, every concern, every hope, everything! It addresses all topics from what actually happens during birth to how to prepare your psyche to facing your fears to how to make a scented heat compress. I took so many notes as I read this book. I carefully read every word and loved her voice. The illustrations and excerpts from various women gave me a new perspective to birth and pregnancy, ones that I had never thought of. Thanks to this book I feel confident and excited to give birth! I actually anticipate this moment and feel so prepared and ready. Plus all the tips, tricks, and techniques really give you something to focus on and practice during your pregnancy. I am so thrilled and happy to have purchased this book and read it and I just wish that all pregnant women would automatically receive a copy of this book. I cant sing its praises enough. If you are pregnant, especially for your first time, PLEASE READ THIS BOOK! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! IT WILL LEAVE YOU FOREVER CHANGED, FOR THE BETTER.
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