Birth Pregnancy

Through a series of defined principles, birth stories, and real-world clinical scenarios, the model of Shared Decision Making is readily accessible, extremely practical, and can be applied to the many different scenarios that occur during pregnancy and birth. Shared Decision Making: Bring Birth Back into the Hands of Mothers Vol. 1 is outlined in a clear, concise fashion. Six information-packed chapters build upon each other, guiding the listener to adopt a new way of viewing themselves and the power derived from this model of care.

With the increasing demand for midwives among U.S. women, reproductive rights activists are lobbying to loosen restrictions that deny legal access to homebirth options. In Pushing for Midwives, Christa Craven presents a nuanced history of women's reproductive rights activism in the U.S. She also provides an examination of contemporary organizing strategies for reproductive rights in an era increasingly driven by "consumer rights".

Amity Reed became a midwife to serve women, but the reality of working in overstretched and underfunded NHS maternity services soon shattered her illusions. She’s not alone - for every 30 midwives that train, 29 will leave the profession. Overdue is both the devastating personal story behind the statistics, and a call for change in the NHS.

Once you're pregnant, the rest is easy, right? No. Knowing parenting wouldn't be easy, Stephanie Thompson never thought too much about how the baby would actually arrive and how that was, in fact, the hardest part of the journey so far. Many women feel foolish for not knowing what they didn't know. They found out the hard way. The Day My Vagina Broke is about breaking the silence on the secret women's code around childbirth and empowering mums-to-be at their most vulnerable time.

Parents and parents-to-be are bombarded with information, from what to expect to what to do (and not to do) when it happens. But what they may not realize is that from the chemistry of pregnancy tests to the vacuum physics of breastfeeding, there is fascinating science at the heart of every aspect of creating and raising a new human.

The perineum is a group of muscles that are shaped like a “hammock” between the pubic bone and the tailbone. It also promotes the sensation of pleasure during sexual encounters and facilitates the passage of the baby during childbirth....

Your first pregnancy is an exciting time in life! It can also be a bit terrifying. You have many questions and you don’t know what to expect. Questions like, how do you choose the right OB-GYN? What foods can you eat? What if I go into labor earlier? Every new parent goes through this. Some parents tuck these thoughts away but there’s a better way to get rid of the anxiety. You get informed. You make the choice to educate yourself about what you don’t know. It takes time and effort but it’s worth it. And that’s what this book will help you do.

Would you like to know how to recover emotionally and physically after giving birth? Unlike other books, this guide shares the easy-to-follow steps to help you restore body vitality and shape through foods and simple exercises.

This guide will answer the questions you are asking yourself now. Because we want to communicate effectively with people who are interested in understanding all about pregnancy, its stages, and everything that goes into giving birth to a child, we have used simple language.

Thousands of questions about pregnancy are running through your mind right now. Some of these questions may seem downright silly, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of - it’s normal that you want only the best for your little ones. In this book, there are no stupid questions. Although some questions might be amusing, each question is designed to bring peace of mind to the mommies who want to make sure they don’t do anything to harm their babies while pregnant. Elizabeth Newbourne is ready to answer 101 of your most pressing pregnancy questions.

This book is about the easy use of the latest mind/body techniques as they apply to pregnancy, labor, and birth. This, along with the complete hypnobirthing method as taught in the book, dispels all the old myths, teaching mothers how to let go of the fear, embrace the joy, and transcend the pain. It also teaches fathers how to be the support person every mother longs for.

In the hills of western North Carolina in the late 1970s, a secret was born that would spread its terror through the lives of many. For friends Anne, Joan, and Meg that secret would mean a life locked away in a haze, death, and questions that would go unanswered. As the women, all on the verge of giving birth, wonder what the future holds for their children, the machinations of others will prove more powerful than even a mother's love. In the present day, the secrets of the past can have consequences and Inga Parr is soon going to find that out.

Die Geburt ist der Anfang des Lebens und weit mehr als der rein physiologische Geburtsvorgang. Für eine entspannte und vertrauensvolle Geburt ist das innere Wissen um die eigenen Kraftquellen entscheidend, sowie sichere Räume und eine Begleitung, die unterstützt, ohne einzuengen oder zu ängstigen. Der Chefarzt Dr. med. Wolf Lütje kennt aus 30 Jahren Erfahrung in der Geburtshilfe die Vorteile einer natürlichen Geburt für Mutter und Kind und warnt vor einer Überbetonung der Risiken.

Gaining weight during pregnancy is part of a normal pregnancy, and after pregnancy, it's vital that you get back into shape. Lose weight right now. There is no need to buy gym equipment.

Pregnancy can be a scary yet exciting feeling at the same time. There are many questions and concerns that soon-to-be mothers address on a daily basis, but where do they get their answers from? There is no better way to prepare yourself for what lies ahead than listening. Individuals have been kind enough to share their knowledge and experience with us, so why not take advantage of that?