For those interested in learning more about natural childbirth, this booklet will help parents know what to do to prepare, how to minimize interventions and how to maximize comfort during their labor. It includes useful tools for exploring options for birth and making decisions that will serve the parents goals most effectively during labor and delivery.
Topics include:
- How Perceptions and Influences Affect Birth
- The Physiology of Fear and Tension
- The Physiology of Calm and Confidence
- The Environment of Birth
- Water for Birth
- The Influence of the Care Provider and Birth Location
- Partner & Doula Support Roles
- Understanding Interventions
- Addressing Fears
- Recovering From a Natural Birth
