Giving birth with confidence
By: Judith Lothian RN, PhD, LCCE, FACCE, FAAN, &  Charlotte DeVries of Lamaze International
Contributors: DeVries, Charlotte, author; Lamaze International
Edition: 3rd edition.
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9781501148569
Subjects: Labor (Obstetrics); Natural childbirth; Childbirth; Popular works
Description: "For a Safe and Healthy Birth... Your Way! Giving Birth with Confidence will help take the mystery out of having a baby and help you better understand how your body works during pregnancy and childbirth, giving you the confidence to make decisions that best ensure the safety and health of you and your baby. Giving Birth with Confidence is the first and only pregnancy and childbirth guide written by Lamaze International, the leading childbirth education organization in North America. Written with a respectful, positive tone, this book presents: information to help you choose your maternity care provider and place of birth, practical strategies to help you work effectively with your care provider, information on how pregnancy and birth progress naturally, steps you can take to alleviate fear and manage pain during labor, the best available medical evidence to help you make informed decisions."--
Notes: "The official Lamaze guide"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.