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 optionsand the possible risksthat 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 interventionsand 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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