The Birth Partner : A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions
by Simkin, Penny
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 1558323570
- ISBN 13
- 9781558323575
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Synopsis
Since the original publication of The Birth Partner , new mothers’ mates, friends, and relatives and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin’s guidance in caring for the new mother from the last few weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its fourth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. This completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; Epidurals and other medications for labor; Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; Cesarean birth and complications that may require it; Breastfeeding and newborn care; And much more. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Better World Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- GRP37905923
- Title
- The Birth Partner : A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions
- Author
- Simkin, Penny
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Trade Paper
- ISBN 10
- 1558323570
- ISBN 13
- 9781558323575
- Publisher
- Harvard Common Press
- Place of Publication
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- 2008-01-15
Terms of Sale
Better World Books
Better World Books wants every single one of its customers to be happy with their purchase. If you are not satisfied your purchase or simply find out that it was not the book you were looking for, please e-mail us at: help@betterworldbooks.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible with directions on how to return the book to our warehouse. Please keep in mind that because we deal mostly in used books, any extra components, such as CDs or access codes, are usually not included. CDs: If the book does include a CD, it will be noted in the book's description ("With CD!"). Otherwise, there is no CD included, even if the term is used in the book's title. Access Codes: Unless the book is described as "New," please assume that the book does *not* have an access code.