The Positive Birth Book: A New Approach to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Weeks

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The book's trademark Visual Birth Plan icons can be downloaded for free to help you create a birth plan for every eventuality. Includes a beautiful section of birth stories that vary from the all-natural earth mother having the perfect home waterbirth, to the woman who knew she wanted an epidural in the hospital and was even open to a c-section.

He also reminds the reader that birth doesn’t always go as planned, yet that doesn’t mean a plan can’t be laid out with hopes of what they want if it does go smoothly. Some of them talk about other people's experiences of motherhood and birth, some can be useful tools in the recovery from birth trauma, some can help you learn more about your baby and some are just a bit of fun. I thought this book was well written and quite comprehensive, covering everything from the history of birth to birth plans and even includes birth stories from different types of births. During your baby's birth journey, your body will flow and ebb through several different stages, all seamlessly shifting and varying from person to person.If you are struggling to find your own way as a parent, and feel bombarded with different approaches, this might be a bit of an antidote as it shows how varied (and at times contradictory) different childcare approaches are. In the tradition of Random Family and Evicted, a gripping blend of rigorous, intimate on-the-ground reporting and deep social history of reproductive health that follows three first-time mothers as they experience pregnancy and childbirth in today’s America. I had to choose carefully when was the right times to listen to it as I can find certain topics triggering, but Milli did a great job at keeping a very positive voice throughout and making the reader feel empowered, reminding them that they have OPTIONS, rights and valid thoughts. Despite my own leanings I realize that for the the number of BBLB readers who would be interested to read an entire book on the hormone oxytocin are likely to be fewer than those who are interested to hear my thoughts on the latest speculative fiction offering from Maggie Stiefvater! Guardian 'I really liked Caroline Flint's style of writing – supportive of mothers, non-judgemental, and based on years of experience'.

He definitely carries the freak flag for natural childbirth and that may turn some people off, however he provides lots of good information on when drugs and cesareans are probably a good idea. The Positive Birth Book is like everything I ever Googled pre-birth rolled into a friendly, warm format and is full-to-burtsing with USEFUL information. You are also encouraged to make a Plan B, and a plan for your Best Possible Caesarean – even if this is not your first choice of birth.

However, after reading how Marth had such easy labors, especially with her first few children, I was a little skeptical. Sears helps the reader understand all the different aspects of labor and birth allowing the reader to make an educated choice about her desires for that life-changing day. I hope to be better prepared to help laboring women to find the positions that will work the best for them.

Sear's attachment parenting beliefs and usually find him to be a helpful source of information for parents who want to do things the gentle, natural way. I even used one of their positions to help my baby turn from the time I was sent home from the hospital during labor to the time I delivered. I had my mind set on c section and I still do, but I've become a lot more confident in my journey now that I've learned more about childbirth and what it can be like for different people. Contemplating another baby, especially after having a mental health issue with a previous baby, can be daunting.I really feel better prepared to recognize what phase of labor a woman may be in based on his description of how women "turn in" during active labor. With his wealth of information and gentle way of laying all options, yet staying firm in his convictions, I recommend this to every expecting mother. For over two years she wrote a popular column for 'Best' magazine, and she’s now a columnist for 'Telegraph Women'.