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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth

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As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birth-it is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice.Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers:CesareansBreech babiesInducing laborElectronic Fetal MonitoringRupturing MembranesCoping with slow laborPain medicationEpistiotomyVaginal birth after a CeasareanDoulasDeciding on a doctor or midwifeChoosing where to have your babyand much more...

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Penguin USA, Inc.
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English

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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
2009, Penguin USA, Inc.
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Cover of: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
October 1, 1999, Perigee Trade
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New York

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Library of Congress
RG525 .G51375 1999, RG525.G51375 1999

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eBook

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Open Library
OL24312514M
ISBN 10
0399525173
ISBN 13
9781440666780, 9781440674303, 9781440672422
LCCN
99012456
OCLC/WorldCat
40861933
OverDrive
523D126C-7013-41D1-94AE-7C6DB1344AB8
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Q63790125

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