When I arrived at the last chapter of the book, Birth , I finally was in familiar territory. At the very beginning of that chapter mention is made of how a baby would awaken screaming each night at the same time. I can relate to that. Such anniversary primals are not unknown. He estimates that only five percent of births produce little or no lasting trauma.
Some women are very worried and stressful at the prospect of giving birth.
This prevents them, he believes, from being emotionally present when they deliver. He writes that, in general, women give birth the way they were birthed. They should also become knowledgable about birthing procedures. The use of a caregiver, a doula , is also recommended. The book includes an illustrated fetal development chart, hints for group sharing, recommended resources, a short biography of the authors, as well as extended notes.