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

~ Adrienne B. Lieberman (Author) "You're going to have a baby..." (more)
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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.

Product Description

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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press; Revised edition (September 25, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558320431
• ISBN-13: 978-1558320437
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #307,865 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Shaz "oi-you!" (Naples, FL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, Unique Book, March 22, 2002

By	Nikdoula (Alaska) - See all my reviews

This book covers pain relief options available to expectant mothers - and just that. No goofy personal, religious, or spiritual beliefs to be pushed on anyone - just interesting, factual information written in a friendly manner.