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The official Lamaze guide :

by Lothian, Judith. frey50
Additional authors: DeVries, Charlotte.
Published by : Meadowbrook Press, (New York :) , 2005 Physical details: viii, 307 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. ISBN:088166474X (pbk.); 9780881664744 (pbk.); 0684031744 (pbk.); 9780684031743 (pbk.).
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Preface: why another birth book? -- What is normal birth? -- The history of birth -- Early pregnancy -- Choosing a caregiver and birth site -- Middle and late pregnancy -- Preparing for labor and birth -- The simple story of birth -- Keeping birth normal -- Finding comfort in labor -- Creating a birth plan and baby plan -- Communication and negotiation strategies -- Greeting your newborn -- Early parenting -- Appendix A: evidence-based care -- Appendix B: the mother-friendly childbirth initiative -- Appendix C: the rights of childbearing women -- Appendix D: about lamaze international -- Appendix E: the doulas' contribution to modern maternity care -- References -- Recommended resources -- Index.