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This work gives information on assisting a prospective mother in the act of childbirth. It shows how to become a trusted birthing partner who can confidently support and guide her through one of the most rewarding experiences of a woman's life. Birth partners are told: all the basics, including how to reassure both in word and deed; what giving birth is like in a hospital setting, from typical procedures to dealing with the medical system; how to plan a home birth of use an alternative birthing centre; how to help the mother deal with birthing pain and reduce discomfort during labour; advanced massage techniques and verbal cues to induce relaxation; and how to assist both during delivery and postpartum recovery.
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Partners in Birth: Your Complete Guide to Helping a Mother Give Birth
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Grand Central Publishing, 1994
ISBN 10: 0446601209
ISBN 13: 9780446601207
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