Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds

By Cynthia Gabriel

Book Overview

Natural Hospital Birth, Updated Edition shows how to apply the guidelines and tactics of natural birth in a hospital setting, where 99% of births take place. Many mothers-to-be find themselves torn between the desire for a natural childbirth with minimal medical intervention and the peace of mind offered by instant access to life-saving technology that only a hospital can provide. In Natural Hospital Birth , doula Cynthia Gabriel asserts that there is no good reason that women should not be able to have both. Cynthia shows expectant mothers what they can do to avoid unnecessary medical interventions and how to take initiative and consciously prepare for the kind of birth they want to have. Also included are inspiring stories from other women who know firsthand that natural birth in the hospital is possible. With this book, mothers-to-be will be equipped with the knowledge they need to ensure a satisfying hospital birth that they will look back on with peace and joy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558328815
• ISBN13: 9781558328815
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great book

I am a doula and this book really helped me when I was learning about how to help women who wanted to have a natural birth but also wanted to/had to go to the hospital. It has a ton of great info.

Go-to book for a Natural Hospital Birth

This truly is THE book you want to read if a natural hospital birth is what you are seeking. I am a doula and recommend this book to all of my clients for whom this is their goal.