The Doula Book

Name: The Doula Book
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780738215068
Price: 35.99 NZD
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How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth

By Phyllis Klaus and John Kennell and Marshall Klaus

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Summary

The Doula Book, authored by Phyllis Klaus, John Kennell, and Marshall Klaus, explores the positive impact doulas can have on childbirth experiences. It delves into the supportive role doulas play, enhancing both the physical and emotional well-being of the mother during pregnancy and birth, offering guidance and comfort. Suitable for those interested in parenting and family topics.
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You might enjoy this informative guide if you are interested in understanding the crucial role a doula plays in maternity care. It provides insights into how doulas support mothers during childbirth and how their presence can lead to better birth outcomes, making it ideal for expectant parents or those interested in the dynamics of birth support.

For all expectant parents who want to reclaim normal birth, the authoritative guide to support in labor

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For an entire generation of new parents, this warm, expert work has become the standard guide to the shortest, easiest, and healthiest childbirth. Now a thoroughly updated and revised edition offers new research showing how labour support reduces the rate of cesarean sections, length of labour, need for pain medicine, and number of episiotomies. New material also demonstrates the positive effects of having a doula on mother-infant bonding, how relatives or friends can be trained in labour support, and how hypnosis is used to ease and shorten labour. No expectant parent will want to be without this empowering and irreplaceable book.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Doula Book is praised as an essential resource for both couples considering doulas and for those training to become one. It is noted for providing valuable knowledge, useful personal anecdotes, and being clear, motivational, and inspirational in its advice and insights.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780738215068

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Lifelong

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 272

Collections

Health & Wellness John Kennell Marshall Klaus Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Phyllis Klaus Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Marshall H. Klaus, MD, internationally known neonatologist, is professor emeritus of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. Distinguished pediatrician John H. Kennell, MD, is professor emeritus of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve Medical School. Psychotherapist Phyllis H. Klaus, MFT, LMSW, is widely known for her practice and teaching of the psychology of pregnancy.