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Obstetricks
- Narrator
- Lori Gardner
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish Date
- 6 April 2021
- Run Time
- 3 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Giving birth can be—and should be—an exciting, positive experience. While every labor and delivery has unique challenges, you can help to make it the best possible experience through a combination of comfort techniques, education and an understanding of options.
This concise guide to pregnancy and childbirth brings you the expertise of a certified nurse-midwife at Mayo Clinic and a certified doula. It’s packed with information based on the most current evidence, yet rooted in long-trusted natural methods of caring for laboring women.
Inside you’ll find tips for:
• Creating healthy habits during pregnancy
• Recognizing what’s normal as baby grows
• Planning and preparing for the birth—mentally and practically
• Managing labor pain, including natural techniques and medical options
• Providing crucial support as a labor partner
• Keeping focused on the ultimate goal: a healthy mom and baby
You’ll also get the messy truth about what to expect postpartum, advice for enjoying the early days with a newborn and more. Obstetricks equips parents with confidence and an expert toolkit as they prepare for the main event—welcoming baby to the world.
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Details
- Author
- Julie Lampaa, Kerry Schwalvach
- Narrator
- Lori Gardner
- Duration
- 3 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 April 2021
- ISBN
- 9781980078951
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Genre
- Popular medicine and health, Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice and issues
Synopsis
Learn how to have an empowered, more joyful birth!Giving birth can be—and should be—an exciting, positive experience. While every labor and delivery has unique challenges, you can help to make it the best possible experience through a combination of comfort techniques, education and an understanding of options. This concise guide to pregnancy and childbirth brings you the expertise of a certified nurse-midwife at Mayo Clinic and a certified doula. It’s packed with information based on the most current evidence, yet rooted in long-trusted natural methods of caring for laboring women. Inside you’ll find tips for: • Creating healthy habits during pregnancy • Recognizing what’s normal as baby grows • Planning and preparing for the birth—mentally and practically • Managing labor pain, including natural techniques and medical options • Providing crucial support as a labor partner • Keeping focused on the ultimate goal: a healthy mom and baby You’ll also get the messy truth about what to expect postpartum, advice for enjoying the early days with a newborn and more. Obstetricks equips parents with confidence and an expert toolkit as they prepare for the main event—welcoming baby to the world.
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