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Giving birth can be - and should be - an exciting, positive experience. While every labor and delivery has unique challenges, you can help to make it the best possible experience through a combination of comfort techniques, education and an understanding of options.
This concise guide to pregnancy and childbirth brings you the expertise of a certified nurse-midwife at Mayo Clinic and a certified doula. It’s packed with information based on the most current evidence, yet rooted in long-trusted natural methods of caring for laboring women.
Inside you’ll find tips for:
Creating healthy habits during pregnancy
Recognizing what’s normal as baby grows
Planning and preparing for the birth - mentally and practically
Managing labor pain, including natural techniques and medical options
Providing crucial support as a labor partnerKeeping focused on the ultimate goal: a healthy mom and baby
You’ll also get the messy truth about what to expect postpartum, advice for enjoying the early days with a newborn and more. Obstetricks equips parents with confidence and an expert toolkit as they prepare for the main event - welcoming baby to the world.
This concise guide to pregnancy and childbirth brings you the expertise of a certified nurse-midwife at Mayo Clinic and a certified doula. It’s packed with information based on the most current evidence, yet rooted in long-trusted natural methods of caring for laboring women.
Inside you’ll find tips for:
Creating healthy habits during pregnancy
Recognizing what’s normal as baby grows
Planning and preparing for the birth - mentally and practically
Managing labor pain, including natural techniques and medical options
Providing crucial support as a labor partnerKeeping focused on the ultimate goal: a healthy mom and baby
You’ll also get the messy truth about what to expect postpartum, advice for enjoying the early days with a newborn and more. Obstetricks equips parents with confidence and an expert toolkit as they prepare for the main event - welcoming baby to the world.