Joyous Childbirth Author:Cybele Gold, E. J. Gold GUIDE FOR NATURAL CHILDBIRTH — INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOME BIRTH — When it comes to giving birth to a baby, letting nature take its course is, under normal circumstances, best for baby and best for mother. This highly acclaimed guide prepares both mother and father - physically and emotionally - for a birth process with a minimum of artificial intervent... more »ion.
PREPARATION FOR BIRTH: Proper exercises, breathing, meditation and relaxing techniques. Prenatal nutrition. Supplies and instructions for home delivery. Physical and emotional changes. Father's participation in birth process.
THE BIRTH EXPERIENCE: Stages and details of labor. Procedures for both mother and father. Instructions for emergency birth. Your infant at the moment of birth.
AFTER THE EVENT: Postnatal care of mother and child. Breastfeeding, weaning. Postnatal exercises. Care and safety of baby.« less