Natural Birth for the Mainstream Mama: A practical guide to achieving a drug-free birth in a hospital setting

By Lauren Rauseo

Natural Birth for the Mainstream Mama takes the reader from a wishy-washy, waffling "Maybe I could have a natural birth..." to a "My bag is packed, my doula is here, let's do this natural birth thing!" confident mentality. Natural birth at home or at a birth center comes without certain challenges found at the hospital. But women seeking a natural birth experience in the hospital may find themselves up against several hardships they didn't know to expect. Doctors pushing inductions. Nurses encouraging epidurals. Hospital policies that don't allow for free movement during labor... Instead of waiting to see if everything magically works out, why not step up and create your own supportive environment? Learn from a seasoned natural-birthing mom: why natural birth is awesome the importance of wisely choosing a hospital and care provider the essentials of writing a birth plan the obstacle that is your fear of birth what you can do to prepare for the pain of labor and much, much more. And any author who can explain why "natural birth is like crack for your vagina" is bound to make you laugh along the way. If you are imagining a drug-free entrance into the world for your baby, but are not sure what your rights are in the hospital setting, who should be in the room on the big day, how to navigate through all of these decisions, or even what decisions there are to make, then this is the book for you. Follow the author at www.facebook.com/MainstreamMama.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1494415321
• ISBN13: 9781494415327
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"