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Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation [Paperback]

Pam England , Rob Horowitz
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Book Description

July 1, 1998 0965987302 978-0965987301 1st
Here is a holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound rite-of-passage not as a medical event but as an act of self-discovery. Exercises and activities such as journal writing, meditation, and painting will help mothers analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy. For use during birth, the book offers proven techniques for coping with labor pain without drugs, a discussion of the doctor or midwife’s role, and a look at the father’s responsibilities. Childbirth education should also include what to expect after the baby is born. Here are baby basics, such as how to bathe a newborn, how to get the little one to sleep, and tips for getting nursing off to a good start. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is a process of continuous learning and adjustment; Birthing From Within provides the necessary support and education to make each phase of birthing a rewarding experience.

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England, a registered nurse and certified nurse midwife, developed the "birthing from within" approach in a series of birthing classes to help mothers reclaim and celebrate the spiritual, emotional, and psychological aspects of birth as a rite of passage. Her book is a collection of methods that have been used for class participants. England is quick to point out that this "is not a script or a rigid method," and she encourages parents and professionals to use those portions that are helpful. There are numerous exercises and activities to help parents, especially mothers, be in contact with their bodies and feelings. The author recommends throughout that the mother and her healthcare professional work together, giving numerous suggestions for making this a successful partnership. England has done a fair amount of research and does include numerous references; at the same time, she makes it a very personal book. It will appeal especially to patrons interested in alternative birthing methods. For large consumer health/patient education collections. [For another title recommending a more spiritual approach to childbirth, see Ronald L. Cole's The Gentle Greeting, LJ 6/1/98.?Ed.]?Mary J. Jarvis, Methodist Hosp. Medical Lib., Lubbock, T.
-?Mary J. Jarvis, Methodist Hosp. Medical Lib., Lubbock, TX
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Pam England, CNM, MA, has been a nurse/midwife for 20 years and is the founder of the Art of Birthing Center. Rob Horowitz, PhD, has been a clinical psychologist for 20 years. They live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 331 pages
  • Publisher: Partera Press; 1st edition (July 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0965987302
  • ISBN-13: 978-0965987301
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 0.8 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (222 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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183 of 185 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars THE Book To Prepare For Labor And Delivery June 6, 2001
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This is, by far, the best book for preparing a couple for labor and delivery. _Birthing From Within_ takes a completely new approach to childbirth preparation and focuses on what each individual woman and her partner need to do to prepare for THEIR own birth. Following the exercises in this book will help couples work through their "issues" and prepare for the best birth possible for them.

This book contains all the information a couple needs to have regarding labor and delivery, but it also teaches the couple to think for themselves and shows them the way to learn what is truly important for them as individuals. I am extremely grateful to have had this book in preparation for my second birth and wish I'd had it for my first.

The only drawback to this book is that parts of it get a little "new-agey" and may not appeal to a more "mainstream" person; but you can easily disregard anything that's too "out there" for you and still benefit *hugely* from having read the book and used the parts that worked for you.

The chapter on pain coping techniques is particularly phenomenal with some completely new approaches that are extremely good. I especially like the fact that the author is HONEST about the pain of labor [and doesn't imply that it is just "discomfort" and that any woman who has pain with labor is just not "doing it right". ugh!] Having acknowledged that labor IS painful, the author then goes on to give you some amazing ideas on ways to cope with that pain. I wish I could buy a copy of this book for every pregnant couple out there!

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106 of 107 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A different perspective on childbirth August 22, 1999
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I bought this book as I am hoping to have a natural, drug-free birth. So many of the books I read about natural childbirth really seem to "bash" the medical establishment, and end up creating negative or defensive attitudes, or scaring couples into thinking they are going to have to fight the medical staff for everything they want.

This book takes a gentler approach. The authors DO make the point that the medical community has made childbirth more of a convenience for the doctor than the mother, but the book encourages couples, and suggests ways to make the birthing process their own in the midst of all this. It also teaches about the "soul" of pregnancy and birth, which many other books do not go into, by having the parents express their expectations through drawings, journal writing and other creative methods. This book reminds the reader that birth is not just about the baby, it's about the family.

I recommend this book to any expectant mother, no matter what type of birth she intends to have. "Birthing from Within" helps you get in touch with yourself and your expectations, fears, and hopes to allow you to make the birth of your child a very personal and soulful experience.

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153 of 160 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering January 22, 2005
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This book is certainly biased towards natural birthing, but it is also empowering in the general sense of allowing women to listen to their own gut/voice/inkling/whatever comes from inside. So, if you are considering natural birth (or just want to know more in case), read on.

This book is like a guide, but most of it seems totally foreign (even after reading) if you are in your first pregnancy. How can you REALLY know what its going to feel like to give birth, and try to "read up" on it? You don't. No matter how many books you read, you simply don't know until you go through it.

Having said that, you (and your partner) can learn tools, tactics, and ideas on how to achieve a natural birth by reading this book. One misconception that I had was that I would `remember' all of my feelings, but when you are knee-deep in labor there isn't much time to remember. Your partner, however, can help guide you, and if he or she reads this book too, they will have ideas. When I walked into the hospital I clenched up; I was afraid, and the fear overwhelmed me. It IS painful to give birth, and it IS hard to maintain your own sense of dignity/integrity in a mainstream hospital. In the United States many hospitals follow formula birth = IV, monitor, epidural, controlled pushing, baby. Mention you don't want the IV, and suddenly you are in conflict with the person who is there to take care of you - the nurse. (My husband brought StarBucks Gift cards and they certainly sweetened up our nurses).

Ultimately what I took from this book is not how I could have a natural childbirth, how I could control what happens in a hospital birth, how I could cope with pain, but rather it was how I could embrace the experience, whatever it may be. To me Birthing From Within means really listening to your own story, your own art, your own family and trying to take steps that are best for your baby and yourself. There is no formula. There is no one right way.

Side note: Birthing From Within also has a website with an excellent network of doulas. If your considering natural birth in a hospital, take a moment to consider a birthing doula.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
This book was recommended to me by the doula I hired (whom I wasn't impressed with either but that's another story!) and I did not enjoy it. Read more
Published 4 days ago by MammaMia
2.0 out of 5 stars Just didn't do it for me.
I read some of this book and skimmed the rest. I performed some of the exercises but not on a regular basis. Read more
Published 5 days ago by ButterflySoulfire
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
I read this book during pregnancy. I was reading everything I could get my hands on to prepare for natural birth. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Beth Strahan
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
worth the purchase if you want to go natural, valuable info at the time, which was 2009, I enjoyed it.
Published 10 days ago by M. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!
If youre expecting, be it your first or 5th you need to read this book. Initially I was quite skeptical of all the artsy stuff. But seriously, it helps. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Jen
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense Book
Great book, just need to really go through it more then once. I would highly recommend a journal with it or something to take ideas down as you read.
Published 1 month ago by InFlowCEOMOM
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
I wish I could make ever woman going through labor read this. It gives great insight into what goes into labor, physically and mentally.
Published 1 month ago by Aberry
5.0 out of 5 stars Learned so much
This book was very informative and has deepened my commitment to natural childbirth this time around. Natural childbirth isn't just for hippies- who knew?!? ;)
Published 1 month ago by Mama2guys
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I am currently 23 weeks pregnant with my second; my first was an all natural birthing center birth and I am looking to read through childbirth prep materials to reaffirm my trust... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for that natural birth
Loved this book! It helped me get ready for the home birth of our son. If you are thinking of doing child birth all natural it is great for mind preperation.
Published 1 month ago by speckledbird
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