
Home Birth
A Practical Guide
Nicky Wesson(Author)
Pinter & Martin Ltd. (Publisher)
4th Edition
Will be published approx. on 1. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-905177-06-6 (ISBN)
Description
A perfect balance of practical information, compelling personal stories and research evidence, "Home Birth" is essential reading for all couples considering the alternative to a hospital birth. Leading childbirth educator Nicky Wesson dispels many common myths about home birth and shows how giving birth to your baby in your own home can be the most exciting and fulfilling thing you'll ever do.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Montag & Martin Limited
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
313 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-905177-06-6 (9781905177066)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
03/1996
Vermilion
€31.13
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Person
Nicky Wesson has a long-standing interest in childbirth, both current and historical. She has been an antenatal outreach teacher, chair of her local Maternity Services Liason Committee and founded the West London Homebirth support group almost 20 years ago. She has attended many births - both at home and in hospital - and has six children. She has written six books on pregnancy, childbirth and alternative therapies including Alternative Maternity, Home Birth, Morning Sickness, Labour Pain and Alternative Infertility Treatments. Nicky is a medical herbalist living and practising near Hampton Court. She has an especial interest in working with fertility, pregnancy and childbirth and children.
Content
Preface to the fourth edition Acknowledgements Preface Introduction History Why women want their babies at home Safety Deciding to have your baby at home Obtaining a home birth The high-risk pregnancy Complications of pregnancy The birth Do-it-yourself delivery Problems in labour Problems after birth Death at birth Rest after birth References Further reading Useful addresses Index