The New Pregnancy & Childbirth - Softcover

Kitzinger, Sheila

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405363320 ISBN 13: 9781405363327

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2011

Synopsis

A classic for all new parents, this book inspires, informs and reassures. From conception through to birth, Sheila Kitzinger describes what to expect and prepares parents-to-be for the physical changes ahead. Now includes information on Caesarean births, the birthing sling, sex during pregnancy, and nutrition. Encourages expectant parents to be actively involved in decisions about their antenatal care and birth method.

About this title

Review:

"High priestess of the childbirth movement, author and social anthropologist. Vigorous campaigner for rights of women in matters of birth and sex." -- The Independent

"Sensitive and expert, cosy yet objective, she infuses her
writing with warmth." -- Woman's Journal

"She is the Earth Mother, or Birth Mother, of the nation." -- Polly Toynbee, The Guardian

"When it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, they don't come much more qualified than Sheila Kitzinger." -- Woman's Own

About the Author:

Renowned as the leading authority on women's experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, Sheila Kitzinger's campaigning work has increased awareness of maternal rights and contributed towards the many changes in maternity services in the UK. As a social anthropologist, Sheila has conducted research into antenatal care, lectures worldwide and has written 24 books. Sheila lives near Witney, Oxfordshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1405363320
• ISBN 13: 9781405363327
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448