Effective birth preparation : your practical guide to a better birth
Howell, Maggie2009
Book
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A guide to birth preparation. It takes the reader step by step through mental, emotional and physical preparation for birth. It explains why birth has become such a traumatic affair in our culture and how an individual woman can break out of this fear based birth culture and prepare for the birth in a positively and confidently.
Main title:
Effective birth preparation : your practical guide to a better birth / by Maggie Howell.
Author:
Imprint:
Hants : Intuition UN Ltd., 2009.
Collation:
293 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Contents Preface 1 Introduction 6 Part 1 Chapter 1 - Mammalising birth 21 Chapter 2 - Instinctive birthing 31 Key signs that labour is imminent 32 The physical journey of birth 34 The importance of hormones during labour 39 Environmental factors 45 The emotional map of birth 49 Chapter 3 - The history of a fear-based birth culture 57 Chapter 4 - The impact of fear on pain 77 Part 2 Chapter 5 - Natal HypnotherapyA' 89 Chapter 6 - Understanding hypnosis and how it can help? 97 The use of hypnosis in childbirth 100 So what exactly is hypnosis? 101 What can hypnotherapy be used for? 107 Chapter 7 - How the mind works 113 Creating our subconscious 113 Opening the door to your mind 114 Creating new patterns 116 Chapter 8 - What is involved in a hypnotherapy session? 123 Part 3 Chapter 9 - Five steps to a better birth 143 Step 1 - Overcoming fear 145 Step 2 - Learn ways to deal with pain 153 Step 3 - Know you can do it - trust your instincts 171 Step 4 - Acquire practical skills 193 Step 5 - Prepare your birth partner 215 Chapter 10 - Maternity guidelines - It's your choice 233 Chapter 11 - Calmer mum, calmer baby 249 Appendix Some frequently asked questions about hypnosis 259 Natal HypnotherapyA' CDs and workshops 265 Other ways to make your pregnancy and birth comfortable 271 Glossary for birth physiology 275 Your personal notes 281 Index 291
ISBN:
9781905220595 (pbk)
Dewey class:
618.4618.4HOW
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
311726