The classic book on home birth is now in its fourth edition. Includes updated information on the safety of natural childbirth, new birthing stories, and the most recent statistics on births managed by The Farm Midwives. Mothers-to-be are instructed on how to take care of themselves while pregnant and how to prepare for being a mother and taking care of a new baby. Section III is a comprehensive, in depth manual for midwives on delivery. Includes pictures of births.
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The classic book on home birth is now available in a new edition, with updated information on the safety of natural childbirth, new birthing stories, and the most recent statistics on births managed by The Farm Midwives. Included are stories of working with Amish women, shedding light on a different culture with a similar appreciation for natural childbirth. Ina May also provides new information about potentially dangerous techniques routinely used in hospitals during and after birth, as well as the latest findings about VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Improved instructions for handling breech births are also given. When the first edition of Spiritual Midwifery was published in 1976, it introduced an entire generation of young women to the possibility of home birth and breast feeding. It also breathed new life into the all-but-vanished field of midwifery.
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– Customer review on 19/07/2007
Ina May Gaskin is an icon in the midwifery field as well as to parents who are questioning the norm of birthing in hospital amongst strangers and medical machines. I must admit that this book is not my scene - I am not 'new age' by any means. Having said that, I must recognise and acknowledge the amazing work that Gaskin does on the Farm, even now. This book has changed the lives of many people over the years and because of this, I must recommend it as a a world leader in its field.
The book that started it all for me! Wonderfully enlightening and inspirational to those embarking on a career in midwifery, or those pregnant couples wanting to birth consciously and naturally. The best part about this book is that it is filled with wonderful births stories demonstrating the huge variation in childbirth experiences.
The most enlightening book about holistic birthing. Full of wonderous birth stories to nourish you and help your journey to birth. Posative woman centred language, written with care and respect for pregnant and birthing women. An excellent reference also for midwives,doulas,partners and birth support people. I would also recommend lending it to anyone who has difficulty convincing others of the wonders of home birth. I cannot reccomend this wonderful book highly enough!
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