Childbirth Doesn't Have to Hurt - Softcover

Bradford, Nikki; Chamberlain, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843336170 ISBN 13: 9781843336174

Publisher: Chrysalis Books, 2002

Synopsis

The truth is that for at least part of the time, childbirth can be painful. It is equally true that there is an enormous amount that you, your partner, your midwife and doctor can do to help you cope confidently, reduce any pain - even obliterating it altogether. Childbirth Doesn't Have to Hurt covers all the possible pain relief options, their pros and cons, as well as providing first-hand accounts of women's experiences of the different methods, from epidurals, pethidine, Entonos and TENS, to acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage, hypnotherapy, water, homeopathy and visualization. Finally, a wide-ranging directory of relevant organisations and services that will ensure that you are not only fully informed of the choices available, but able to gain access to the treatment you feel would suit you best.

About this title

About the Author:

Nikki Bradford is the former Health Correspondent of Good Housekeeping and Health Editor of Essentials magazines, now a full time author and mother of two. Her books include the highly rated Well Woman's Self-Help Directory and Men's Health Matters; she is also a contributing author to the Good Housekeeping Parenting Guide and Honarary Secretary of the new Guild of Health Writers. Professor Geoffrey Chamberlain is Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St George's Hospital, London. He was formerly President of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and is the author of many books on the subject, including Preparing for Pregnancy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chrysalis Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1843336170
• ISBN 13: 9781843336174
• Binding: Paperback