Natural childbirth the Bradley way

Details an alternative to Lamaze childbirth that includes a more natural breathing method and a totally unmedicated birth that many second-time parents prefer.

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Main Author: McCutcheon, Susan (Author)
Other Authors: Ingraham, Erick (Illustrator), Racoma, Robin Yoko (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Plume, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2017.
Edition:Revised edition.
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Summary:Details an alternative to Lamaze childbirth that includes a more natural breathing method and a totally unmedicated birth that many second-time parents prefer.
This classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth has been fully revised for the twenty-first century. McCutcheon provides the tools to help readers make informed decisions that will help them avoid unnecessary induction and cesarean surgery. Exercises and nutrition to get your body ready for birthing are discussed, and a full explanation of all aspects of labor and birthing will help defuse fears and put you in control of this natural approach to childbirth--
Item Description:Originally published ©1984; revised edition originally published ©1996 with ISBN 9780452276598; 9780525537991 (2018 edition)--Title page verso.
Physical Description:xiv, 321 pages : illustrations ; 18 x 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-308) and index.
ISBN:9780525537991
0525537996
Author Notes:Susan McCutcheon is an award-winning science educator and Certified Childbirth Educator, having studied directly under Dr. Robert Bradley in his first teacher training. She has taught thousands of couples the Bradley Method® over 50 years, and is a conference speaker and instructor at teacher training workshops across the U.S. She has served on the Hawaii State Health Plan Development Committee and the Hawaii State Regionalization of Perinatal Care Committee. She is currently teaching the Bradley Method® in Portland, Oregon, and is an active Certified Doula. She's had three natural births herself, using what she teaches others: the incredibly effective Bradley Method® techniques!