The Positive Birth Book: A New Approach to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Weeks

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Toddlers and young children squat a lot as they go about their "work," but in our culture, this posture has disappeared from the routine of adults. Includes a beautiful section of birth stories that vary from the all-natural earth mother having the perfect home waterbirth, to the woman who knew she wanted an epidural in the hospital and was even open to a c-section.

The Calm Births book is a comprehensive guide on how to achieve a positive, calm birth no matter what happens on the day.This book was published in 1994 and I would love to see the authors publish an update with more current information and updates to the many predictions they made throughout. You will understand what your body can do uninhibited, what support you need and when, and how to work with your midwife and doctor. For each stage, Milli explains exactly what happens, alongside honest descriptions from real women about what that precise moment in time actually felt like for them. What better way to be prepared than to have all the information in an entertaining and easy to read book. You are also encouraged to make a Plan B, and a plan for your Best Possible Caesarean – even if this is not your first choice of birth.

I liked the authors's perspective of presenting all the options available to mothers, but making it clear that not all the options are created equal. Whether it’s your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Because it gives mothers what they now most need – accurate facts, proper reassurance, and about a thousand reasons to be excited about birth.Accessible, engaging and explained in a simple and conversational style, the pages are packed with information and real life stories covering:• The stages of labour and birth• How different forms of pain relief, including epidurals, work• Induction of labour, ceasars and assisted birth• Monitoring of the baby and mother• Post childbirth recoveryProfessor Tong carefully and simply breaks down the evidence and facts to provide you with everything you need to know to turn anxiety and trepidation about childbirth into confidence, empowerment and cherished, life-long memories.