The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfy

The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth - Paperback

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by William Sears (Author), Martha Sears (Author)

Prepare for a safe and joyful birth-with the help of America's foremost baby and childcare experts, William and Martha Sears.

Since women enjoy more birthing options today than ever before, the path toward a safe and satisfying birth can be fraught with important decisions. Planning, understanding the resources available to you, and developing your own birthing philosophy can make all the difference.

In this comprehensive, reassuring, and authoritative guide, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears, the pediatrics specialists whose books on pregnancy, babies, and parenting have become widely praised bestsellers, thoroughly explore the abundant choices couples face when anticipating the birth of their child. The topics covered in The Birth Book include:

Selecting the right birthing environment and team
preparing physically and emotionally for childbirth
using prenatal tests and technology wisely
defining the father's role
selecting a childbirth class
lessening the discomfort and speeding the process of labor
choosing or avoiding anesthesia
finding the birthing position that's best for you and your baby
decreasing your chances for a cesarean birth
turning a surgical birth into a rewarding experience

As the parents of eight children and as medical professionals with nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears are uniquely qualified to answer virtually every question you might have about the birth process. Their one-of-a-kind guide, rich in information as well as inspiration, enables you to plan and create the birth you want.

Author Biography

William Sears, M.D., is the author of more than 30 books, including Dr. Sears' L.E.A.N. Kids, which he wrote with Sean Foy.

Number of Pages: 280

Dimensions: 0.77 x 9.1 x 7.74 IN

Publication Date: February 01, 1994

Name : The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth - Paperback
Vendor : BooksCloud
Type : Books
Manufacturing : 2025 / 12 / 18
Barcode : 9780316779074