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Natural Hospital Birth

The Best of Both Worlds

by Cynthia Gabriel
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These days, many mothers-to-be find themselves torn between the desire for a natural childbirth with minimal medical intervention and the peace of mind offered by instant access to life-saving technology that only a hospital can provide. In Natural Hospital Birth, doula Cynthia Gabriel asserts that there is no good reason that women in North America should not be able to have both. She shows expectant mothers what they can do to avoid unnecessary medical interventions and how to take initiative and consciously prepare for the kind of birth they want to have. Also included are inspiring stories from other women who know firsthand that natural birth in the hospital is possible. With this book, mothers-to-be will be equipped with the knowledge they need to ensure a satisfying hospital birth that they will look back on with peace and joy.

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    March 17, 2011

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      • ISBN: 9781558327825

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      • ISBN: 9781558327825
      • File size: 577 KB

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      February 1, 2011

      Women who want a natural birth with minimal medical intervention may feel that a home birth is their only option. Here, Gabriel, a doula and mother of three, empowers women to make the choices that will keep them comfortable with their birth experiences. She gives specific advice on how to speak to doctors and nurses to avoid interventions (e.g., "I'd like to wait an hour") and what to include on the mother's written birth plans to ensure her wishes are clear. Gabriel's experience as a natural birth doula gives her insights that many expectant moms may not have--even if this isn't their first pregnancy--such as asking for intermittent rather than constant fetal monitoring. VERDICT Readers should be aware that this book is not about natural birth; it is about achieving a natural birth at a hospital. As such, it complements rather than replaces natural childbirth classics like Ina May Gaskin's Ina May's Guide to Childbirth or Susan McCutcheon's Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way. Where those are popular, Gabriel's book will likely draw interest.--Mindy Rhiger, St. Paul

      Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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