Easing Labor Pain : The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth, Revised Edition (Non) [Paperback]

Adrienne B. Lieberman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Non | Publication Date: May 16, 1992

Reassuring guide for expectant mothers to wide range of pain control options.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Easing Labor Pain is Adrienne Lieberman's positive and encouraging guide to everything an expectant mother can do to make sure pain doesn't overshadow the joy of giving birth." -- Western New York Family Magazine

"Completely updated, Easing Labor Pain stands out for its balanced approach. This is an indispensable handbook for expectant mothers as well as childbirth educators." -- Fairfield County Kids

"If you ever wanted a book on "All you need to know about the pain in childbirth and more," then Easing Labor Pain is the book for you." -- Genesis --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

Easing Labor Pain is a positive and encouraging guide to everything an expectant mother can do-from pregnancy through postpartum, but especially during labor-to make sure that pain does not overshadow the joy of giving birth. Adrienne Lieberman presents a host of techniques that work, including breathing and relaxation exercises, massage, biofeedback, acupressure, hypnosis, and many more. With practical advice about choosing the best childbirth class, birth attendant, and birth environment, and about the pros and cons of drugs and medical procedures, Easing Labor Pain is the essential guide to a more comfortable and rewarding birth.

There is no better way to learn about choices than to read Adrienne Liebermans most informative book. -Elisabeth Bing, author of Six Practical Lessons for an Easier Childbirth

This book is important to read during pregnancy. It is beautifully written and extensively researched. -Niles Newton, Ph.D., Northwestern University Medical School

The book is well-written, holds out no false hopes for painless childbirth, but also tells us that we live in marvelous times when prospective mothers and fathers can work with health professionals to make the birth of a child the joy it ought to be. -Ronald Melzack, Ph.D., McGill University, co-author of The Challenge of Pain

Ms. Lieberman provides a thorough understanding of all the options, information available nowhere else in such a complete and unbiased form. -Beth Shearer, co-director, Cesareans/Support Education and Concern

Easing Labor Pain is strongly recommended for anyone having a baby and for professionals involved in maternity care. It presents a balanced view of both standard and alternative pain control. -Linda Hughey Holt, M.D., obstetrician, author of the AMA Guide To Womancare --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press; Revised edition (May 16, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558320431
• ISBN-13: 978-1558320437
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource!, January 5, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Easing Labor Pain : The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth, Revised Edition (Non) (Paperback)

In a non-judgemental manner, this book covers ALL of the options for pain relief during labor and birth. It has accurate information, personal comments on subjects such as: epidural anesthesia, positioning, TENS, accupressure, support and much, much more! A must read for every expectant couple!

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent info tool for any Mom-to-be, December 15, 2001

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This review is from: Easing Labor Pain : The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth, Revised Edition (Non) (Paperback)

Whether you're fretting over your first time giving birth, or (like me) you're currently housing your 3rd baby, "Easing Labor Pain" is a must-have. Some women have contractions that they classify as "uncomfortable, but not unbearable", while others say it was the worst experience of their life. Good ol' Mother Nature always keeps us on our toes by offering no set pattern to tell one way or the other what degree of pain we'll suffer during labor. Instead of offering one particular method to use, "Easing Labor Pain" explains every option available; Lamaze or Bradley method? Epidural? What about "water birth"? Should I have induced labor? What drug-free options are there to relieve pain? Any question you can think of is covered in this 247-page gem, as well as the pros and cons of any particular procedure or method, allowing you to consider all options before heading into the delivery room. I'm a 3rd time birthing veteran (1 c-section, 1 VBAC), and yet I'm still thrilled to find a book that gives me info and ideas to consider regarding this subject.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *So* glad I got this book!, November 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Easing Labor Pain : The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth, Revised Edition (Non) (Paperback)

I think I'm a typical mom-to-be -- I know that pain relief medications have some risks, and I'd like to try to avoid them if alternative pain relief works, but I'm not determined to avoid medications at all costs, either.

I found this book extremely helpful because it gave a lot of great, practical suggestions for non-drug relief -- relaxation exercises, TENS units, etc. -- but also presented information about the drug options. I felt like I was getting a lot of facts without a lot of ideology/propaganda, and this is a loaded enough issue that I consider that like a breath of fresh air.