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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ...
Binding
Paperback
Book Title
The Birth Partner - Revised 4th Edition
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781558328198

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Harvard Common Press
ISBN-10
155832819X
ISBN-13
9781558328198
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038380709

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Birth Partner : a Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions
Subject
Pregnancy & Childbirth, Gynecology & Obstetrics
Publication Year
2013
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Author
Penny Simkin
Subject Area
Health & Fitness, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
4
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
PRAISE for THE BIRTH PARTNER   "Penny Simkin shows how giving support in childbirth is not only a matter of helping a woman through labor and delivery-important though that is-but also of enabling her to cherish a meaningful memory of birth." Sheila Kitzinger, author of Rediscovering Birth and The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth   "A clearly written book that describes what really happens in our maternity units. I recommend it highly for both parents and a supportive friend." Marshall Klaus, M.D., author of Bonding, Your Amazing Newborn and Mothering the Mother
Illustrated
Yes
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, new mothers' mates, friends, and relatives and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother from the last few weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its fourth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. This completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; Epidurals and other medications for labor; Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; Cesarean birth and complications that may require it; Breastfeeding and newborn care; And much more. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable., The preeminent guide to labor and birth for the expectant partner, written by the leading expert on the subject.

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