Publisher's Synopsis
While "natural birth" is an outdated term, it often refers to an unmedicated vaginal delivery with minimal interventions. This type of childbirth isn't for everyone, but ditching the drugs might have some advantages for pregnant people. For example, those who get an epidural have a greater incidence of risky interventions to get the Baby out, such as vacuum extraction, delivery by forceps, and emergency C-sections, according to a study in National Vital Statistics Reports. An epidural can also mean short-lived but unsavory side effects for Mom, including low blood pressure, headache, and fever.
This book tells you about the natural birth stories and advice from a real mom. You'll find the answers to all your questions about natural birth:
- How do I find an obstetrician or midwife to support my natural birth?
- Which childbirth class should I take to prepare for a natural birth?
- What pregnancy diet plan and exercises should I use?
- How should I write a birth plan for a natural hospital birth or a home birth?
- What should be on my hospital bag or home birth kit list?
- What do contractions feel like and how will I cope?
In addition, you will get natural birth tips from real moms including:
- Their number one natural birth tips for success...and what they'd do differently if they had it to do over again
- How to deal with unexpected situations and complications
- Natural birth pain relief techniques
After reading the natural birth stories and advice from the real moms in this book, you'll feel confident that you too can achieve a natural birth.
