Birth Book (Paperback)

In this definitive guide to birthing, the authors of The Baby Book give expectant parents the information and practical advice they need to plan a safe and joyful birthing experience.

In The Birth Book, William and Martha Sears, nationally renowned pediatric specialists and parents of eight children, thoroughly explore the choices couples face when anticipating the birth of their child. The Searses give up-to-the-minute answers to questions about every aspect of birthing, including:

Selecting the right birthing environment and team

Preparing physically and emotionally for the experience

Lessening the discomfort and speeding the process of labor

Defining the father's role

Using technology wisely

Choosing or avoiding anesthesia

Decreasing the chances for a Cesarean birth

Turning a surgical birth into a rewarding experience

Here in one volume is everything a couple needs to know to have the birth experience they want.