"Giving birth is the pivotal moment of a woman's life but it is often treated as a medical procedure, and not as a rite of passage. Birthing from Within offers parents engaging and memorable ways for pregnant women, and their partners, to activate personal, social and spiritual resources that will guide them through labour and afterwards. Many birth classes teach from the 'outside', from the perspective of the professional. Yet, knowledge of anatomy and the stages of labour can often seem irrelevant in the intensity of contraction. The pregnant woman needs to know about labour and birth from her own perspective, she needs to be prepared for birthing from within. Pam England offers a method that allows a woman to fully understand her own strengths and resources. The self-discoveries made during pregnancy makes birth life-enhancing and empowers the future of the family. It is a multi-sensory and holistic approach that aims to make parents feel positively informed about what they are about to experience, confident about the birth of their child. Pain is an inevtiable part of childbirth but Birthing from Within provides resources for building pain-coping confidence in parents. It gives detailed instructions on dealing with normal labour pain and when the humane use of drugs may be called for."--Cover.

This concise and accessible book is packed with practical advice and offers straightforward answers to the questions that you are unsure about from conception to birth.

Your first pregnancy is an exciting time in life It can also be a bit terrifying. You have many questions and you don't know what to expect. Questions like, how do you choose the right OB-GYN? What foods can you eat? What if I go into labor earlier? Every new parent goes through this. The questions. The worrying. The anxiety. Some parents tuck these thoughts away but there's a better way to get rid of the anxiety. You get informed. You make the choice to educate yourself about what you don't know. It takes time and effort but it's worth it. And that's what this book will help you do. Inside, I'll answer your most burning questions about pregnancy and labor. You'll discover why there's not much to worry about as you would expect. Together, we'll walk arm in arm as I guide you through your pregnancy. One step at a time, we'll explore the unknown, and you'll even get answers to questions you didn't know you had Expecting First-Time Moms is a beacon, a light in the dark to help you find your way back home. Let's put an end to those sleepless nights. This complete guide will help you: Pick an OB-GYN that won't make you lose your mind or tear your hair out. Morning sickness remedies that taste good and won't make you sicker. Keep your body fit and healthy with baby-safe exercise and nutrition tips. Reveal the worst most horrifying mistakes to avoid during pregnancy. Discover the stages of labor, birthing techniques, and how to recover fast. It doesn't matter how off the wall your questions are. From cramps to cravings, trimesters and beyond. If you're a first-time parent, this book is a must read Replace anxious questions with confident answers. Prepare yourself as best you can when you scroll up and order your copy of the Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Labor today

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