In an age where birth has often been overtaken by obstetrics, Dr Dick-Read's philosophy is still as fresh and relevant as it was when he originally wrote this book.

A Harvard-trained physician examines the role of guilt in today's childbirth and early parenting choices, challenging popular misconceptions while arguing that the natural parenting movement is capitalizing on practices that serve to manipulate rather than assist parents.

Este libro explica paso a paso el reconocido Metodo Bonapace que propone tecnicas de preparacion al parto para la pareja, validadas por los cientificos, y basadas en los hallazgos de la neurofisiologia sobre el dolor. Bonapace propone ejercicios de digitopresion, posturas de yoga (asanas), respiraciones, movimientos, masajes y preparacion psicologica para que los futuros padres, con el apoyo necesario, vivan y disfruten juntos de este tiempo de transicion. This...

"As more feminism migrates online, full-spectrum doulas remain focused on life's physically intimate relationships: between caregivers and patients, parents and pregnancy, individuals and their own bodies. They are committed to supporting a pregnancy no matter the outcome-- whether it results in birth, abortion, miscarriage, or adoption-- facing the question of choice head-on. Mary Mahoney is founder and board co-chair of the Doula Project, and a...

A leading authority on midwifery offers expectant mothers an alternative to hospital birthing, explaining how to create a mutually supportive relationship among birth-care providers and make informed choices.