The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
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Word Count
92,000 words, Guess
Page Count
368 pages
Physical Format
EBook
Identifiers
- Internet Archivethinkingwomansgu00goer
- ISBN-100399525173
- ISBN-139781440666780
- ISBN-139781440674303
- ISBN-139781440672422
and 10 more
- ISBN-101440666784
- ISBN-101440674302
- ISBN-101440672423
- ISBN-139780399525179
- OverDrive523D126C-7013-41D1-94AE-7C6DB1344AB8
- WikidataQ63790125
- Library of Congress Control Number99012456
- OCLC Control Number40861933
- Better World Books9780399525179
- Open LibraryOL24312514M
Classifications
- LCCRG525 .G51375 1999
- LCCRG525.G51375 1999
Description
As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birth-it is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice.Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers:CesareansBreech babiesInducing laborElectronic Fetal MonitoringRupturing MembranesCoping with slow laborPain medicationEpistiotomyVaginal birth after a CeasareanDoulasDeciding on a doctor or midwifeChoosing where to have your babyand much more...
Description
Provides information on the newest childbirth procedures and options, discussing such topics as cesareans, obstetricians and midwives, alternative birthing methods, medications, fetal monitoring, and Lamaze classes.
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