Birthing from Within Quotes

“Lying on a birth table was first made popular in France in 1738 by Francois Mauriceau, physician to the queen, who proposed it as an alternative to the commonly used birth chair. Mauriceau encouraged this position not because it helped women in birth, but because it facilitated his control of problematic delivery and the use of forceps.”
― Pam England, Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation

“Helpful Reminders for Fathers and Other Birth Companions REMEMBER THE IMPORTANCE OF:       Protect privacy, turn off phone, close door, restrict visitors. Birth is not a happening/She is not a party hostess.       Observe/anticipate her needs. Don’t ask too many questions.       Respectful silence, or talk to her slowly, softly during contractions.       Use non-verbal signals.       Suggest bath or shower, change in position, walking, voiding.       Encourage sips of a nutritive drink, at least four ounces an hour. Choose sports drinks, tea with honey, juice (not just water/ice chips).”
― Pam England, Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation

“Helpful Reminders for Fathers and Other Birth Companions”
― Pam England, Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation