Spiritual Midwifery
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Manufacturer: Book Publishing Company (TN)
Written By: Ina May Gaskin
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.45
EAN: 9781570671043
ISBN: 1570671044
Label: Book Publishing Company (TN)
Manufacturer: Book Publishing Company (TN)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: 2002-03
Publisher: Book Publishing Company (TN)
Studio: Book Publishing Company (TN)
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Editorial Reviews for Spiritual Midwifery
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Here is the 4th edition of the classic book on home birth that introduced a whole generation of women to the concept of natural childbirth. Back again are even more amazing birthing tales, including those from women who were babies in earlier editions and stories about Old Order Amish women attended by the Farm midwives. Also new is information about the safety of techniques routinely used in hospitals during and after birth, information on postpartum depression and maternal death, and recent statistics on births managed by The Farm Midwives. From the amazing birthing tales to care of the newborn, Spiritual Midwifery is still one of the best books an expectant mother could own. Includes resources for doulas, childbirth educators, birth centers, and other organizations and alliances dedicated to improving maternity care at home and in hospitals.
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Summary: Buddhism
Comment: Hi. I bought this book to give to a midwife in Guatemala who is a Christian Missionary of AMISH descent. If you read the product description, it almost sounds perfect! HOWEVER it is a "Buddhist" book...that is the spiritual part of it...Buddhism. In case any of you are like me, you might want that to be pointed out. :) That's all!
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Summary: an invaluable classic
Comment: this classic is a must-read for pregnant women- especially those who, like me and most pregnant women, hear lots of birth horror stories and find themselves in need of positive accounts. ina may gaskin in known throughout the world for her impressive midwifery skills and for her superb outcomes over the years in helping women give birth on her commmune in tennessee.
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Summary: Loving Birth
Comment: This book is an important book for all expecting mothers to read not only because it presents important practical information about natural childbirth options but also because it conveys a different feeling than most books do about pregnancy and birthing.
The women and their birth stories in this book do not fall into the average pop-culture, schedule-a-c-section type of group. In fact, these stories reflect on birth as a privilege for women. In Spiritual Midwifery, birth becomes a right of passage that enables a woman and her partner (and even other family members) to come face to face with some of their darkest challenges and lightest memories.
The language used in this book, such as "rushes" and "psychedelic", may turn off a good many of you who consider yourselves more polished than the hippy culture. However, it may also be a great way to stretch your posh imagination a little and gain the flexibility and open mindedness that is necessary to prepare for a wonderful birthing experience.
Being pregnant and giving birth can be more than just a life detour or a pain in the rear; it can be a powerful journey and a life lesson learned.
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Summary: A Must Read for Natural Childbirth
Comment: This book was the first book I read on natural childbirth. It altered the way I looked at giving birth and ultimately being a woman. I was not pregnant or even thinking about being pregnant at the time I read this book, but it did open my eyes. Parts of it may seem dated to some, but actually giving birth in the U.S. has regressed. What was once a natural and beautiful experience, has now become akin to having a disease and that is just a shame. A must read for anyone who is thinking about natural childbirth.
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Summary: This book is incredible!
Comment: Thank goodness for this book...I have read it since the day I got it and it keeps me on track for rethinking my ideas of the birthing process....I want a calm and natural birth and for the hundreds of women who shared their stories of childbirth, this gives me hope that you can indeed survive childbirth with your attitude intact. It also gave me even more belief that my midwife is a better option for me and that I can count on her for the support I will need to deliver my baby without medical intervention unless it is necessary.
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