Publisher's Synopsis
This work gives information on assisting a prospective mother in the act of childbirth. It shows how to become a trusted birthing partner who can confidently support and guide her through one of the most rewarding experiences of a woman's life. Birth partners are told: all the basics, including how to reassure both in word and deed; what giving birth is like in a hospital setting, from typical procedures to dealing with the medical system; how to plan a home birth of use an alternative birthing centre; how to help the mother deal with birthing pain and reduce discomfort during labour; advanced massage techniques and verbal cues to induce relaxation; and how to assist both during delivery and postpartum recovery.
