Giving Birth with Confidence (Official Lamaze Guide, 3rd Edition)

This is round 3 for me, and after two hospital labors that were intervention-filled and not as I had hoped, I knew I needed this book.It is not a crunchy, hippie book- for all those nay-sayers. It is written with peer reviewed, scientific (all cited) research- which appeals to me as a medical professional. It is a reassuring and option giving book that is pro-mother. It gives a woman the information she needs to make the healthiest and safest choices for herself and her child. It also instills confidence in how and what we do during that natural process, without bashing the medical necessity for interventions.Highly HIGHLY recommended for moms- first go round or baby #3!

Birth should be an awesome, breathtaking experience, but in the United States, birth is an even regulated by technology and while some women have health problems that need to be carefully managed, many have births with "just too much technology". Giving Birth with confidence will enhance any woman/couples experience, and guide them to a birth where only the medical options necessary for a good outcome are used. It helps expectant parents choose the best, evidence based birth options, and partner with their Health Care Provider for a birth that is the best start for mother and infant. Don't look back with regret, prepare for the best possible birth with the information provided by this wonderful book.

I think this is an awesome book for people who are doing home deliveries and have strong feelings about natural labors. It’s very straight forward and as a labor and delivery nurse, this book is spot on. It touches every aspect and is just a reminder that you CAN do it.

This is a very helpful tool for teaching my clients. Should have bought the laminated ones

If you plan on giving birth naturally, this book is A MUST HAVE!!!! MUST!!! HAVE!!! Honestly.I recently gave birth and this was one of two books I read while pregnant- the other was 6 Practical Lessons for an Easier Childbirth. This book really gave me the confidence that I CAN have a natural birth because guess what ladies? Our bodies were MADE to have children, women years before you have done it, and you can too. I loved all the little stories from women that were included, as well as the resources that were available in the back of the book. This book not only will give you the confidence you're looking for about birth, but also taking charge of your pregnancy and issues that come up with doctors and all the facts and statistics that have surfaced over the years. Fantastic book for pregnant women and their partners to read.

There is some great information on natural birth. It did give me ideas on how I want my birth to go and options that I have that I wasn't aware of previously. The book has a strong anti-hospital and medical intervention theme throughout though. I would not recommend this book if you are planning a hospital birth.

A great book for anyone wanting to have natural childbirth. Very detailed how to information.

book is great its got tabs and covers every month of prenancy as well as delivery. I bought this for my grand daughter for her first baby due in December. She was so happy with it and shared it with me to show what all was in it. No natural birth classes in her area so i sent her this. A great jewel....

Compré la versión Kindle. Es una excelente guía para cualquier embarazada y profesional relacionado al nacimiento. Nos muestra como progresivamente, el parto se volvió una cuestión medicalizada cuando, hace menos de 100 años, todo era distinto. Te hace replantear muchas cosas.-Vivi-

This book empowers pregnant women to pursue the healthiest birth possible for mother and baby. It is based on up-to-date evidence that demonstrates that informed, empowered, supported women can confidently pursue the best birth possible. For the vast majority of women, the healthiest, safest birth is a natural birth. This fact-based book explains why and guides you how to best approach birth so that you have the healthiest and happiest experience possible.

I highly recommend to read this book for every expecting mom, no matter first or second time. Easy to read and gives so much valuable information on how our bodies are amazingly done for pregnancy and labour.

Wonderful book to read.

I really enjoyed this. Ok but would like to see its reference links focus on a much wider international market.