Birth Pain: Explaining Sensations, Exploring Possibilities (2nd Ed)

A book for midwives who would like to explore how best to help women cope with pain and fear. This book contains information about the physiological and psychological functions of pain; cultural influences on the experience of labour pain; elective caesareans, which are supposedly a simpler alternative; advantages and drawbacks of using pharmacological pain relief; information and ideas on how to transform labour pain into an experience of strength and power. While the book provides information on a very wide range of pain relief options and the emphasis is on maternal choice, it also presents many convincing arguments for normal physiological birth. It can therefore make a contribution to helping reduce the rate of unnecessary caesareans and help midwives improve rates of maternal satisfaction. Forewords by Dr Trudy Stevens and Dr H?l?ne Vadeboncoeur.

Author: Verena Schmid

Publisher: Fresh Heart Publishing

Publication Date: Feb 28, 2011

Number of Pages: 192 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1906619239

ISBN-13: 9781906619237