Ina May's Guide to Childbirth | Ina May Gaskin | The Best Book on the Subject

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth | Ina May Gaskin | Quite the page turner

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	Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Ina May Gaskin Bantam, 2003 - 368 pages average customer review:based on 213 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The Best Book on the Subject

This is by far the best book on the subject. I have been a fan of Ina May Gaskin since Spiritual Midwifery, which was given to me by a former midwife. I did extensive research for a novel I wrote about natural childbirth and this book helped me a great deal. When I became pregnant I knew I was going to have natural childbirth and this was the book I went back to. It is an opening book that makes a woman really think about the choices she makes for herself and ultimately her child. I cannot recommend this book enough.

Quite the page turner

I really liked this book. If you are planning for or contemplating a natural birth this is a must read.

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The Most Useful Book I Read During My Pregnancy

After reading this book 3 times during my 2007 pregnancy (and taking Lamaze classes), I looked forward to labor and delivery with excitement, rather than fear. I felt confident in my body's ability to deliver my baby safely and naturally without being numbed by drugs or sliced open by a surgeon. This book not only helped me avoid an epidural, but it gave me the confidence to wait it out when I was a few days overdue and my doctor suggested that I be induced. (Of course I would have agreed if it had been necessary, but since all was well with the baby, I knew she would arrive when SHE was ready, and she did, 7 days after my due date.) I had an amazing, empowering natural birth and this book was invaluable to me. I will share it with many women over the years!

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Excellent review of midwifery and invaluable for pregnant women

Ina May's book begins with the stories of tens of women who have laboured at the Farm. It shows, in real women's words, the power of the human body and the natural nature of childbirth.

She then goes on to describe the principles of midwifery, calling upon scientific evidence to support her claims. I like this book because it is not 'hippie', but rather uses science to support the view that natural childbirth is best for both mother and child.

Must-Read for Natural Childbirth

While a bit extremist at times, Gaskin's book is very helpful to those considering births beyond the medical model. The first half - full of birth stories - is uplifting and inspiring, and the information Gaskin presents is compelling. While still "crunchy granola," the wealth of information in this book is not to be overlooked.

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