Spiritual Midwifery

Spiritual Midwifery

Editorial Reviews
Book Description
The classic book on home birth! The first section details the experiences of parents and midwives during the birth experience. The second seciton is a technical manual for midwives, nurses, and doctors. Includes information on prenatal care and nutrition, labor, delivery-techniques, care of the new baby, and breast-feeding.

About the Author
Ina May Gaskin is one of the Founders and the current president of the Midwives' Alliance of North America. She is a powerful advocate for a woman's right to give birth without excessive and unnecessary medical intervention.

Her clinical midwifery skills have been developed entirely through independent study and apprenticeship with other midwives around the world. Ina May and fellow Farm midwives were instrumental in the development of the rigorous Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) certification process.

Ina May travels internationally on speaking engagements and networking with other midwives and midwife alliances. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Spiritual Midwifery,Ina May Gaskin,Book Publishing Company (TN),0913990639,Case studies,Child Care/Parenting,Family & Relationships,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Gynecology & Obstetrics,Midwifery,Midwives,Natural childbirth,Nurse Midwives,Pregnancy & Childbirth

Book Contents:

1. Take Back Your Kids: Confident Parenting in Turbulent Times
2. The 50-Mile Rule: Your Guide to Infidelity and Extramarital Etiquette
3. The Antibiotic Alternative: The Natural Guide to Fighting Infection and Maintaining a Healthy Immune System
4. The Babysitter's Handbook: The Care and Keeping of Kids
5. The Complete Clutter Solution : Organize Your Home for Good (Good Housekeeping)
6. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Time (3rd Edition)
7. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing your Life (3rd Edition)
8. The Complete Resource Book for Infants : Over 700 Experiences for Children from Birth to 18 Months
9. The Discipline Miracle: The Clinically Proven System for Raising Happy, Healthy, And Well-Behaved Kids
10. The Fabric of Autism: Weaving The Threads Into A Cogent Theory

Book Contents

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