{"product_id":"the-essential-homebirth-guide-for-families-planning-or-considering-birthing-at-home-paperback","title":"The Essential Homebirth Guide: For Families Planning or Considering Birthing at Home - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane E. Drichta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJodilyn Owen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristianne Northrup\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo midwives present the \u003ci\u003eWhat to Expect When You're Expecting\u003c\/i\u003e for homebirths--with a Foreword by Dr. Christiane Northrup. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirthing is a miraculous time when you and your baby will work together to bring about life.\u003c\/b\u003e As you finally cradle your precious newborn in your arms, you should know deep in your soul that every decision that brought the two of you to this special moment was yours. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore families than ever are choosing to birth at home. Midwives Jane E. Drichta and Jodilyn Owen answer questions about the kind of care, support, and information you need as you investigate whether this option is right for you. Birth can be an empowering and positive experience, and this book provides gentle guidance, with high regard for your wisdom and ability to successfully navigate your prenatal care, birth, and early mothering. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnriched with real birth stories from new mothers, \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Homebirth Guide \u003c\/i\u003eoffers thoughtful, compassionate advice on a wealth of birthing topics, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Building a supportive homebirth community - Caring for yourself and your baby from your pregnancy through the postpartum period - Communicating about your birthing plans with your midwife, your partner, and your family and friends - Deciding whether homebirth is safe for you - Educating yourself about common pregnancy-related issues - Preparing your home and your family for the big day\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane E. Drichta, together with Jodilyn Owen, has attended a combined total of more than one thousand births in more than eleven years as a doula, midwife, and birth educator. Based in Seattle, she is a passionate birth advocate and educator both internationally and in the United States. Her writing has appeared in a number of publications, including the trade journals \u003ci\u003eMidwifery Today \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Squat, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as numerous non-birth related publications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJodilyn Owen, together with Jane E. Drichta, has attended a combined total of more than one thousand births in more than eleven years as a doula, midwife, and birth educator. Based in Seattle, she is a passionate birth advocate and educator both internationally and in the United States. Her writing has appeared in a number of publications, including the trade journals \u003ci\u003eMidwifery Today \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Squat, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as numerous non-birth related publications.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 12, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760740827424,"sku":"9781451668629","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/54e6b4f2e28c8797f42922c0f0295334.webp?v=1780188580","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-essential-homebirth-guide-for-families-planning-or-considering-birthing-at-home-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}