The thinking woman's guide to a better birth /
Provides information on the newest childbirth procedures and options, discussing such topics as cesareans, obstetricians and midwives, alternative birthing methods, medications, fetal monitoring, and Lamaze classes.
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| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Berkley Pub. Group,
1999.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- The Cesarean epidemic: obstetrics on the cutting edge
- The full-term breech baby: Cesarean section is not the only answer
- Induction of labor: mother nature knows best
- IVs: "Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink"
- Electronic fetal monitoring and Cesarean for fetal distress: the machine that goes ping!
- When doctors break the membranes: if it ain't broke, don't break it
- Slow labor: patience is a virtue
- Epidurals and narcotics: a shot in the dark
- Episiotomy: the unkindest cut
- Elective repeat Cesarean: just say no
- Professional labor support: mothering the mother
- Obstetricians, midwives, and family practitioners: someone to watch over you
- The place of birth: location, location, location.