The Doula Guide to Birth: Secrets Every Pregnant Woman Should Know

by Rachel Zimmerman and Ananda Lowe

Book Overview

Here is your guide to the fastest-growing trend in childbirth--a tradition as old as motherhood itself. Doulas, or professional labor assistants, have led thousands of expectant women through the birthing process in a way that's safe and meaningful, and that creates the birth and postbirth experience all mothers long for. What exactly do doulas do? How to find one that suits you. What are the "trade secrets" only doulas know but every woman should...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553385267
• ISBN13: 9780553385267
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

TDGTB is the new standard

As a birth doula myself, I was so excited to read this book when I first heard about it coming out. Needless to say, I was not at all disappointed! This will be on the top of my recommendation list for clients and friends. As I read it I kept wanting to grab my highlighter for great new info I was learning or topics I wanted to explore further. One of my favorite components was the printable guides that are included in the book. This is definitely a must-read for all expectant parents and anyone in the birth world. Abbey Hall [...]

Excellent Birth Guide

A great book for pregnant women and doulas alike. Even thought I've attended nearly 400 births, I found some tips that were new to me and very useful :) Very thorough and well written. tracy hartley B*E*S*T Doula Service

Excellent source of information!

This book was EVERYTHING I wanted it to be, informative, well written, personal, easy to read and understand, and it cleared up alot of questions I had in my "trying to conceive and what comes after that?" brain. I actually spent alot of time going "Hmmmm" and "oh I didnt know that!" and "thank goodness!" I want to have a natural childbirth, hopefully in a birthing center, but I am not ruling out hiring a Doula and this guide is for really, every woman considering getting pregnant or pregnant already. It doesnt get muddled down in the details, which can be confusing to anyone who hasnt been in the situations. It has a ton of resources for you to follow up with. This is the kind of book you pass along to your daughter or daughter in law as the perfect gift.

Excellent Guide

I am a doula and have enjoyed The Doula Guide to Birth immensely. It is one of the best on the market....full of insider's wisdom. Well done, Ananda Lowe.