The Birth Book, William and Martha Sears, nationally renowned pediatric specialists and parents of eight children, thoroughly explore the choices couples face when anticipating the birth of their child. The Searses give up-to-the-minute answers to questions about every aspect of birthing, including:
- Selecting the right birthing environment and team
- Preparing physically and emotionally for the experience
- Lessening the discomfort and speeding the process of labor
- Defining the father's role
- Using technology wisely
- Choosing or avoiding anesthesia
- Decreasing the chances for a Cesarean birth
- Turning a surgical birth into a rewarding experience
Here in one volume is everything a couple needs to know to have the birth experience they want.
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