false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166472342m/11394.jpg 11394 1 The newest procedures. The latest information. The complete rundown on modern pregnancy and childbirth...for women who want the facts. <br> <br>Every intelligent, informed woman is used to gathering the most complete information she can get before making a decision. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions in her life--how she will give birth--it can be tough to get the complete picture, even from an obstetrician. Surprisingly, much of the latest research goes against common medical opinion. Certified Lamaze instructor and activist Henci Goer brings women the carefully researched facts they'll want to have. Based on the latest medical studies and literature, <i>The Thinking Woman's Guide To A Better Birth</i> offers clear, concise information on tests, procedures and treatments--and gives advice about:* cesareans * ultrasound * gestational diabetes * breech babies * inducing labor * IVs * electronic fetal monitoring * ruptured membranes * epidurals * episiotomies * vaginal birth after a cesarean * midwives and obstetricians * alternative birthing methods * choosing a birth location * drugs and delivery * elective induction * professional labor support * and much more <br> <br>* Author is a certified Lamaze instructor and doula who counsels women on their childbirth experiences <br>* Author belongs to the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services <br>* Drawn upon the most up-to-date medical literature and studies <br>* Written in an accessible, understandable style, explaining technical medical terms <br>* Gives advice to women who were dissatisfied with their first birth experience 13851 1 10 1999 The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth total:562|5:265|4:198|3:73|2:22|1:4| 562 2384 734 142 5 4 false false Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 12 10:35:12 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 20 09:58:10 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 2 false false Fri Jan 16 20:35:26 -0800 2009 Thu Jun 19 08:30:31 -0700 2008 Fri Jan 16 20:35:26 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 2 false false Fri Nov 23 16:40:15 -0800 2007 Fri Nov 23 16:43:47 -0800 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Aug 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 11 10:26:45 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 11 10:27:07 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 1 false false Tue Jul 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 08:14:21 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 08:40:05 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 2 false false Fri Feb 20 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 11:19:39 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 20 17:12:20 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 0 true false Fri Oct 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 29 08:55:07 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 30 07:56:57 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Feb 15 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 11 13:52:42 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 16 15:04:26 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 1 true false Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Tue Jun 03 09:58:02 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 03 10:01:03 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Mon Nov 09 14:20:35 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 09 14:24:03 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Jun 28 21:08:28 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 30 11:41:03 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 10 13:03:27 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 11 11:52:25 -0800 2009
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