The calm birth method Your complete guide to a positive hypnobirthing experience

Suzy Ashworth

Book - 2022

"Birth is a natural and normal event and, while it can be unpredictable, this brand-new edition of the authoritative guide will show you how you can make it a gentle and enjoyable experience. Now with two new chapters, The Calm Birth Method helps you to build confidence in your body and its abilities, and shares practical techniques to support you so that, no matter what happens, you feel prepared and can maintain a calm and positive mindset"--

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Published
Carlsbad, California : Hay House [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
Suzy Ashworth (author)
Other Authors
Liz Stanford (author)
Edition
New & updated edition
Physical Description
xxx, 271 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781401966669
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction: No Vagina Whispering
  • How to Use This Book
  • Chapter 1. What Is Hypnobirthing?
  • Chapter 2. An Introduction to Relaxation
  • Chapter 3. The Biology Bit
  • Chapter 4. Taking Control: Do the Work
  • Chapter 5. Creating a Positive Birth Environment
  • Chapter 6. Choosing Your Care
  • Chapter 7. Communicating with Your Care Providers
  • Chapter 8. Are Pregnancy and Birth Safe?
  • Chapter 9. Preparing for Labour and Birth
  • Chapter 10. Your Birth Partner's Role
  • Chapter 11. Induction and Special Circumstances
  • Chapter 12. Caesarean Birth
  • Chapter 13. Signs of Early Labour
  • Chapter 14. Positions for Labour
  • Chapter 15. Active or Established Labour
  • Chapter 16. Coping with Distractions
  • Chapter 17. What Happens Once You're with Your Care Provider?
  • Chapter 18. Second-Stage Labour
  • Chapter 19. Transition and Crowning
  • Chapter 20. Your Baby's Here!
  • Chapter 21. What Happens Now?
  • Conclusion: Moving Forward
  • Postscript
  • Endnotes
  • Additional Support and Resources
  • The Calm Birth School Breathing Techniques at a Glance
  • Index
  • About the Authors