The Birth Partner,Second Edition by Penny Simkin

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  • Pub. Date: January 2001
  • 337pp

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    • Pub. Date: January 2001
    • Publisher: Harvard Common Press, The
    • Format: Paperback, 337pp

    Synopsis

    The definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth, and the essential manual to have at hand during the event.

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    Simkin prepares birth partners for their role before, during, and after labor. She also recommends supplies which should be taken to the hospital, or should be present during home birth. 40 illustrations.

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    To give the birth partner a clear understanding of the process of bearing a baby, and the role that he or she is to play, Simkin thoroughly examines parturition, from essential supplies for mother and baby to how to handle an emergency delivery. She writes knowledgeably and in a readable style, but has an unfortunate habit of tendering gratuitous advice (she notes that the partner can help the mother during the "birth phase'' by staying "close by''). She also fails to explain certain suggestions (why does the birth partner need a swimsuit to shower with the mother?). At her best, Simkin makes the birth partner aware of medical decisions that may lie ahead and of the importance of indulging the mother with constant tender loving care and encouragement during labor and delivery. But those who have attended a competently taught childbirth preparation class will find much of the text familiar. Simkin, herself an instructor, wrote Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: A Complete Guide for Expectant Parents. Illustrations not seen by PW. (July)

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    January 25, 2008: This book is a great read and very informative for both the mother and father-to-be. I am a doula in training and this book has helped me better understand the proceedures done during labor and delivery.

    Birth Partner,Second Editionby Anonymous

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    December 28, 2003: I've been a working with expectant parents for the last 14 years, 5 of which as a birth doula and childbirth educator. When I meet with a new client, I always ask that they read 'The Birth Partner' along with those who are attending their birth. Childbirth is definitely an area in which knowledge equals power - in this case 'The Birth Partner' is a true powder keg to empower yourself in your childbirth journey. I feel that it is a 'must read' for every expectant family.