There are so many choices to make as a mother and mother-to-be. You want the best experiences for you and your baby, but you do not want to sacrifice safety. You want to be close and loving with your little ones, but you do not...
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There are so many choices to make as a mother and mother-to-be. You want the best experiences for you and your baby, but you do not want to sacrifice safety. You want to be close and loving with your little ones, but you do not want to cause later problems. You want all the information, presented in an intelligent and straightforward way, so that you can make the best and most informed choices for your family. Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The wisdom and science of gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting is the book you have been waiting for. Written by Sarah J Buckley, family physician/GP and mother of four, Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering gives you the WHOLE story to help you with your most important decisions, including * How can I increase my chances of a natural birth? * Should I accept prenatal tests? * Is ultrasound safe for my baby? * Are there risks involved with induction? * What about pain relief in labour? * Are epidurals safe for my baby? * What are the risks and benefits of choosing a cesarean? * What other birth choices will give me and my baby a safe and easy start? * Is cord blood banking a good idea? * Could I safely have my baby at home? All of the articles in Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering have been published in parenting magazines and professional journals worldwide, including Mothering (US), the Mother (UK), MIDIRS Midwifery Digest (UK), Midwifery Today (US), Byron Child (Australia), and Natural Parenting (Aus), and all have been expanded and updated for this collection. You will also learn, through Sarah�s amazing research, how a natural, undisturbed birth can benefit you and you baby by * Protecting your baby with Mother Nature�s hormones * Enhancing natural pain-relief * Preparing your baby for life outside the womb * Making labour shorter and easier for you * Preparing you for breastfeeding and mothering * Protecting you from bleeding after birth * Giving ecstasy and pleasure in the minutes and hours after birth In Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, Sarah also generously shares some of her own experiences in birth and mothering, including * Water birth * Homebirth * Breech birth * Lotus Birth * Co-sleeping * Breastfeeding and extended breastfeeding * Raising babies without nappies/diapers You will learn the secrets of gentle discipline, raising children to be responsible, loving, and co-operative while preserving your sanity! You can also read about using yoga to support you, as a gentle mama, and how mothering can help you on your spiritual journey. The articles in Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering have been acclaimed by parents as well as midwives, childbirth educators, doulas, and others, who have used the information to fully inform their clients. Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering is also an invaluable resource for students in all of these areas, giving superb evidence for academic writing, presented in clear and evidence-based terms. Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering will * inspire you in making gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting * support you with the medical evidence that you need * nourish you with real stories and experiences * inform you with the best and most understandable information available Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering is essential reading for all mothers, mothers-to-be, their partners and families, as well as midwives, childbirth educators, doulas, family physicians and obstetricians.
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