The doula book : how a trained labor companion can help you have a shorter, easier, and healthier birth

The doula book How a trained labor companion can help you have a shorter, easier, and healthier birth

Marshall H. Klaus, 1927-2017

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Subjects
Doulas.
Natural childbirth > Coaching.
Published
Boston : Da Capo Lifelong 2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Marshall H. Klaus, 1927-2017 (-)
Other Authors
John H. Kennell, 1922-2013 (-), Phyllis H. Klaus
Edition
Third edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
249 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN
9780738215068
  • Acknowledgments for Third Edition
  • Introduction to Third Edition
  • 1. The Need for Support in Labor
  • 2. The Special Role of the Doula
  • 3. Enhancing the Birth Experience
  • 4. Reducing Discomfort, Pain, and Anxiety in Childbirth
  • 5. Obstetric Benefits of Doula Support
  • 6. Longer-Term Benefits of Doula Support
  • 7. Birth with a Doula
  • 8. A Father's True Role
  • 9. A Female Relative or Close Friend Trained as a Doula
  • 10. Postpartum Care
  • Appendix A. The Training of a Doula
  • Appendix B. Relaxation, Visualization, and Self-Hypnosis Exercises for Pregnancy, Labor, Birth, and Breastfeeding
  • Appendix C. Characteristics of Randomized Clinical Trials of Labor Support
  • Appendix D. Resources
  • Notes
  • Index
  • About the Authors

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