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Spiritual midwifery

Pages
480
Published
1975
Language
English

Synopsis

This book offers a collection of personal birth stories from women who chose home births with midwives. It also provides practical information on hospital birth techniques, addresses postpartum issues like depression and maternal death, and lists helpful resources for expectant parents and birth professionals. It's a comprehensive guide for understanding and navigating childbirth.

About the author

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Ina May Gaskin

Ina May Gaskin is a midwife and author who helped lead the modern movement for natural childbirth. She is best known for Spiritual Midwifery, a book that changed how many people approach home birth and community health. Her writing offers a practical look at the experience of childbirth.