Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7953 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-31
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Synopsis
A leading authority on midwifery offers expectant mothers an alternative to hospital birthing, explaining how to create a mutually supportive relationship among birth-care providers and make informed choices.

Customer Reviews

This book cured my fear of childbirth!
As a second time mum to be facing another caesarian, I was looking for a book which gave me some information on options for VBAC. While this book isn't specifically about VBAC it is an entirely positive but realistic book, the first half of which is full of birth stories which were inspiring. I'm sure I'll read it again and recommend it to pregnant friends.

Love it!
I have read a lot of childbirth books and this is my favorite. It's great to read real and positive childbirth stories. Ina May is such an inspirational writer. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Fantastic book
This is a brilliant book and such a refreshing change from 'what to expect when you are expecting', as it tells you what few other pregnancy books tell you - that childbirth is natural and your body is built for the job so don't panic! It is on the 'hippy' side, so take out what you need. I ended up reading the book once then swotting up again just before the birth to get me focussed. Both my two children were born at home.