Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
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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
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.
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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