{"product_id":"the-doula-guide-to-birth-secrets-every-pregnant-woman-should-know-paperback","title":"The Doula Guide to Birth: Secrets Every Pregnant Woman Should Know - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnanda Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRachel Zimmerman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is your guide to the fastest-growing trend in childbirth--a tradition as old as motherhood itself. \u003ci\u003eDoulas, \u003c\/i\u003eor professional labor assistants, have led thousands of expectant women through the birthing process in a way that's safe and meaningful, and that creates the birth and postbirth experience all mothers long for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhat exactly do\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003edoulas do? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow to find one that suits \u003ci\u003eyou. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat are the \"trade secrets\" only doulas know but every woman should be aware of (even if you \u003ci\u003edon't \u003c\/i\u003ehave a doula)? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eThe Doula Guide to Birth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003esenior-level doula Ananda Lowe and award-winning health reporter Rachel Zimmerman have written a most comprehensive book that draws on the wisdom of these skilled experts, whose experience with doctors, midwives, nurses, and hospitals makes them invaluable advocates before, during, and after birth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Labor techniques anyone can use\u003cbr\u003e* Pain medication: do you, don't you--and when?\u003cbr\u003e* What dads and loved ones need and can do best\u003cbr\u003e* When should you \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e go to the hospital in labor?\u003cbr\u003e* How to prepare for unexpected medical procedures, including cesareans and epidural\u003cbr\u003e* Postpartum--what it's really like \u003cbr\u003e* A clip-out chart of labor techniques, birth plan worksheets, and much more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining science, wit, warmth, and support, as well as the inspirational stories of dozens of mothers and their partners, you'll find the \"doula viewpoint\" on every major pregnancy and delivery issue, making this one of the most important childbirth books you'll ever read and recommend.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnanda Lowe served for seven years as Assistant Director of the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators, which conducts the oldest doula-training program in the country. She is currently a senior-level doula in Boston as well as a maternity massage specialist. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRachel Zimmerman is an award-winning reporter who covers health and medicine for the Wall Street Journal. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 8.28 x 5.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765264089376,"sku":"9780553385267","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/16567558d3886a9d26fc4a90fe58e3e4.webp?v=1780265326","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-doula-guide-to-birth-secrets-every-pregnant-woman-should-know-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}