Thank You, Dr Lamaze [Paperback]

Marjorie Karmel (Author), Alex Karmel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 9, 2005

Thank you, Dr Lamaze is the moving and often very funny story of a woman's experiences when faced with traditional pre-conceptions about giving birth by both medical profession and friends. Marjorie Karmel's best-selling book introduced the Lamaze method of childbirth to the US.

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Humorous and inspiring. FIT PREGNANCY Inspired. MOTHERING MAGAZINE

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Pinter & Martin Ltd (June 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0953096483
• ISBN-13: 978-0953096480
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for understanding, August 2, 2005

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Tech Goddess (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thank You, Dr Lamaze (Paperback)

You don't have to be set on "Natural Childbirth" to read this. It is not only for old hippies either; it is also not what you see in your hospital's childbirth class. It is a great beginning to understand what the body is doing and how you prevent your body from misinterpreting it as pain. In the end, if this method is not for you, at least you approached the process with the understanding of what goes on.

Other books describe the process with a suggestion to breath naturally. This does not work. Many books review the phycial process of how the baby moves, but not what you can do to overcome how you feel. This book does that-- giving you things you can do to remain in control throughout your child's birth. It is worth it-- find a copy anywhere you can.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Karmel!, March 14, 2000

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T. Songe (OK, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thank You, Dr. Lamaze (Paperback)

I was very young and very scared when I was pregnant with my son, Connor. To add to my problems, I am allergic to just about everything, which meant Lamaze was my only choice for childbirth. After reading Karmel's book, I had pride in myself, that 'yes, I can do this' and that, I would actually enjoy giving birth. Needless to say it only took two hours to have my son on a late Sunday night, I took four extra strength tylenol, which was mainly for my nerves and headache from all the nurses telling me I shouldn't be moving around, and returned to work on Wednesday. This book truly works! This should be required reading for anyone who is fearful of labor, or wants to be able to really experience the miracle of life without being being foggy minded bc of medication!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading Karmel's story took away my fear of child birth., March 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Thank You, Dr. Lamaze (Paperback)

My attitude 35 years ago, when expecting my first child was:"Wake me when it's over" After reading "Thank you, Dr. Lamaze" I actually looked forward to the experience. With Marjorie Karmel's wise counsel and humorous recounting of her experiences and with the help of my wonderful husband and a very supportive doctor (It was hard to find a doctor who would cooperate with "natural childbirth") my first delivery was the most exciting and rewarding experience of my life. I wish this book could have a "rebirth" and be read by all pregnant women so that they could be fully aware and contributing members of the childbirth team. I hope that its use can help to eliminate some of the unnecessary drug use and caesarean sections that are so prevalent.