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The complete and essential guide to birth with a doula by the "undisputed experts in the field."--Los Angeles Times. More and more parents-to-be all over the world are choosing the comfort and reassuring support of birth with a trained labor companion called a "doula." This warm, authoritative, and irreplaceable guide completely updates the authors' earlier book, Mothering the Mother, and adds much new and important research. In addition to basic advice on finding and working with a doula, the authors show how a doula reduces the need for cesarean section, shortens the length of labor, decreases the pain medication required, and enhances bonding and breast feeding. The authors, world-renowned authorities on childbirth with combined experience of over 100 years working with laboring women, have made their book indispensable to every woman who wants the healthiest, safest, and most joyful possible birth experience. A Merloyd Lawrence Book
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Marshall H. Klaus, M.D., internation ally known neonatologist, is the author or co-auth or of several standard works in the field, includi ng Bonding and Care of the High-Risk Newborn. John H. Kennell, M.D., Professor of Pediatri cs at Case Western Reserve Medical School, in Clev eland, Ohio, is co-author with Marshall and Phylli s Klaus of Bonding and Mothering the Mother. Toget her with Marshall Klaus, he was awarded the Anders on Aldrich Award in Pediatrics, the highest award in the profession.Phyllis H. Klaus, C.S.W., M.F.C.C., teaches and practices psychotherapy at the Erikson Institute in Santa Rosa and practi ces in Berkeley, California.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doulaing!,
By Mrs G (uk) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth (Paperback)
I enjoyed this book because it was very quick and easy to read. Very informative, practical and encouraging to a trainee doula.
However, it is all but exactly the same as 'Mothering the Mother' which I have also read and I hadn't known this. YOu don't need to read them both!
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth (Paperback)
My daughter has recently trained to be a doula. She found this book very useful and informative in her studies
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4.0 out of 5 stars (29 customer reviews) 93 of 105 people found the following review helpful:
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Outdated, despite the revisions, and damaging to the field,
By "buhuiming" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth (Paperback)
I had originally intended to buy "The Doula Book" (formerly Mothering the Mother), but found it to be outdated in both it's writing style and the audience it addressed (the 70's mother), despite the fact that it was recently updated. It begins with a description of a happy couple immagining a birth where they are the only two people present in which the baby is born easily and effortlessly at home. Though I was born at home and I actually know a couple that delivered their own baby, this kind of imagry is not what most couples in North America today have around birth. Most of the book tends to exclude mainstream North America--the people who need doulas most. Instead, I highly recommend "The Doula Advantage" by Rachel Gurevich. I found her book by accident while shopping for "The Doula Book." I couldn't put it down so I bought it, and then stayed up all night reading it cover to cover. It is concise, engaging, and written for a wide audience, which gets the message out: doulas are good for ALL types of labors from cesarean sections to nonmedicated homebirths and everything inbetween. (Not just "hippy" types--don't get me wrong, I'm one of them--wanting a natural birth, as seems to be suggested by The Doula Book). It discusses how a doula has been proven to dramatically decreese rates of c-sections, episiotomies, medications and other overly-used medical interventions, but also admits that sometimes these interventions are necessary, and explains how the Doula can provide support for this as well. She gives accounts of mothers, fathers, doulas and health providers to present a clear picture of what a doula can do for everyone involved in the prenatal, labor and postnatal experience. It is empowering to women and their partners without being overly philosophical or "corney" (to quote the author herself). It is an honest look at birth in the North American setting of today, that takes into account the history of birth in the US and Canada and is frank about the situation today in hospitals and out. I highly recommend this book instead of "The Doula Book" for expecting mothers and fathers, people considering becoming doulas (I am seriously considering it after reading this book), and anyone who wants a clear picture of what a doula is.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Resource,
By Working Doula - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth (Paperback)
I am a working doula and found this book to be of great value. I would think it is better for the potential doula rather than the expectant mother as a resource. This book clearly outlined the research studies to support a doula-assisted birth. At no point did I feel there was a political agenda attached to the content. It was clear in outlining the significant benefits and risks of any method or intervention. I am an unbiased doula assisting women in whatever birth they chose whether it be medicated or not, the book simply lays out the benefits of doulas.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Resource for info on Doulas!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth (Paperback)
I'm not sure why some of the other reviewers were so negative about this book. It provides a great review of the research regarding doulas positive impact on labor and birth, addresses doulas and dads, and generally gives you an idea of what to expect from your doula. Definitely something to check out if you're interested in maintaining as natural of a childbirth as possible -- even if you know you'll be induced or have a cesarean birth!
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