Birth Pain: Explaining Sensations, Exploring Possibilities

Verena Schmid

ISBN 10: 1906619239 / ISBN 13: 9781906619237

Published by Fresh Heart Publishing, 2011

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Birth Pain: Explaining Sensations, Exploring Possibilities
• Publisher: Fresh Heart Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906619239
• ISBN 13: 9781906619237
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 360 grams

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Synopsis

A book for midwives who would like to explore how best to help women cope with pain and fear. This book contains information about the physiological and psychological functions of pain; cultural influences on the experience of labour pain; elective caesareans, which are supposedly a simpler alternative; advantages and drawbacks of using pharmacological pain relief; information and ideas on how to transform labour pain into an experience of strength and power. While the book provides information on a very wide range of pain relief options and the emphasis is on maternal choice, it also presents many convincing arguments for normal physiological birth. It can therefore make a contribution to helping reduce the rate of unnecessary caesareans and help midwives improve rates of maternal satisfaction. Forewords by Dr Trudy Stevens and Dr Hélène Vadeboncoeur.