Home Birth: A Practical Guide

by Nicky Wesson

Book Overview

A perfect balance of practical information, compelling personal stories and research evidence, Home Birth is essential reading for all couples considering the alternative to a hospital birth. Leading childbirth educator Nicky Wesson dispels many common myths about home birth and shows how giving birth to your baby in your own home can be the most exciting and fulfilling thing you'll ever do.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1905177062
• ISBN13: 9781905177066
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Pinter & Martin Ltd
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Empowering Stories, Detailed Info (UK Based)

Excellent details about all aspects of home birth, as well as encouragement for those choosing to birth in hospital settings. The history of home birth is included in a well-researched chapter, which is more comprehensive than other books. Many empowering stories and details are within. This book was written in the UK - so there are minor details (such as the common home use of the Tens Machine, and gas/oxygen) that differ from homebirth in the United States. However, it is an excellent resource from which moms-to-be will gain more insight into natural birthing. It is GOOD to get ideas/stories from various sub-cultures around the world - we are all unified as women in birth and learn a great deal from sharing with each other.