CREATING YOUR BIRTH PLAN

The Definitive Guide to a Safe and Empowering Birth

by Marsden Wagner, M.D., M.S.

with Stephanie Gunning


What a wonderful book! Dr. Wagner presents all the information women need to make their births a perfect partnership between science and nature.

Christiane Northrup , MD , author of Mother = Daughter Wisdom

Maternity specialist Dr. Marsden Wagner believes that the gift of life is a natural one and that expectant mothers should not be dependent on drugs and surgical procedures to ensure a healthy and happy delivery.

CREATING YOUR BIRTH PLAN: The Definitive Guide to a Safe and Empowering Birth (Perigee Trade Paperback; $15.95; June 6, 2006) reveals the available options—and the possible risks—that women need to know to make informed decisions about assistance they’ll require in childbirth. Designed to encourage collaboration between an expectant mother and her caregivers, this essential resource includes information on:

How midwives and physicians differ in their training and approaches during labor

What to expect when delivering in a hospital, in a birth center, or at home

How to select an advocate to ensure your wishes are honored by your caregiver

The natural stages of labor in a problem-free birth

        Explanations of various medical or surgical interventions—and the potential complications and benefits of each

Natural alternatives to drugs, technology, and surgery

  The safest laboring practices

Stephanie Gunning is an author, editor, and publishing consultant specializing in books on health, spirituality, and personal growth. She lives in New York City .

Perigee Trade Paperback; $15.95; June 6, 2006

ISBN: 0-399-53257-9

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