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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin offers empowering insights into the process of natural childbirth. Drawing on decades of experience, the author provides practical advice, personal stories, and techniques to ease the childbirth experience. The book encourages confidence in a woman's ability to give birth naturally while providing a comprehensive understanding of the physiological and emotional aspects of labour.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in a natural approach to childbirth. It offers empowering stories, expert advice, and practical guidance that encourage confidence in women's bodies and the birthing process. Drawing on decades of experience, the author provides insights that could be valuable for expectant parents seeking a more informed and holistic birth experience.

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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

The international bestseller that has helped millions of women trust in their body - and their baby - and give birth without fear

Drawing on over 40 years' experience, internationally acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin shows you how to use the mind-body connection to help labour progress calmly and safely.

Everything you need to know to have the best birth experience for you, from the world's leading midwife

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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin, America's leading midwife, offers an exceptional collection of birthing wisdom in this intuitive guide to childbirth. Drawing from three decades of experience, Ina May shares a wealth of knowledge, explaining why the natural birthing process can proceed beautifully on its own when left to its own devices, whether in a hospital or at home.

Her insights and understanding have alleviated childbirth fears for many women by revealing the true capacities of the female body during labour and birth. This book is an invaluable resource for any woman who wants to explore her birthing options and fully experience the wonderful act of giving birth.

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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin is praised for its combination of deep experience and contemporary insights into childbirth, making it indispensable for a new generation. Reviewers highlight its strong foundation in scientific evidence, recommending it to women and professionals in the field of childbirth. It's described as having the potential to improve lives universally, with commendations for its intuition and informativeness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780091924157

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 353g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Ina May Gaskin is founder and director of the Farm Midwifery Center, located near Summertown, Tennessee. She has lectured all over the world at midwifery conferences and at medical schools, both to students and to faculty. The Farm is noted for its low rates of intervention, morbidity and mortality. Recently selected as a Visiting Fellow at Morse College of Yale University, Ina May also teaches midwifery, writes books and articles for medical journals and edits her quarterly journal, The Birth Gazette.

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