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by Ina May Gaskin (Author) "Later our community acquired a lot of citizen's band radios, making our communications instantaneous ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Book Publishing Company; 4th Revised edition edition (Dec 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1570671044
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570671043
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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Providing technical expertise for midwives, nurses and doctors, this book features information on labour, delivery, care of the new baby, and breast-feeding, all from a spiritual perspective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic. A "must have"., 5 May 1998
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This book changed my life! Iread it about 13 years ago and it was the deciding factor in my going to nursing school. (at that time direct entry midwives were illegal in Florida). This book totally reinforces "birth" as a spiritual and natural event. Ina May also stresses the importance of babies in the birthing process and in our lives, as well as the relationship of the mother and father. This book offers positive affirmations of the birthing process that it should be read by anyone who is pregnant or wants to be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous- Emphasizing the Emotional Aspect of Birth, 2 Aug 1999
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I just finished reading this book. I was interested in learning more about natural childbrith and came away with insight into not only the physical but the essential spirtitual and emotional aspects about birth. I really loved the comments about how both partners(mother and father)need to "get it together" emotionally to be prepared for this event. I also enjoyed the the advice not to complain, that your outlook and attituted affects labor. I am glad to see this book wasn't at all sugarcoated, it dealt with complications in birth and death with such dignity and grace as well as highlighting the amazing success rates of natural childbirth. I had no idea when I started reading it that it was about an alternative "hippie" community. Very different from my personal life but I totally respect all of the individuals who made the decision to live such a simple life and focus on the amazing spirituality that surrounds us all in everday life. A definite must read!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is relevant to any midwife or mother-to-be, 18 Dec 2001
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I read first this book as a student midwife about 2o years ago. It gives a brilliant insight into what women should be able to acheive. The fact that it is at variance to the normal birthing process in the western world is proof that we don't do it right, not proof that it's too old fashioned or hippy-ish. Read this book and trust that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars labour
once you get past the hippy terminology of the book and into the purpose of the book you will want to read it, remember it and loan it to all of your pregnant friends. Read more
Published 14 months ago by N. Hammond

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful birthing accounts
I thought this book was wanderfully inspring, and I'm extremely happy to see the majority of people who have commented about this book have given it full stars and a positive... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ms. Candice M. Burden

5.0 out of 5 stars Student Midwife's Review
If you can look beyond the very "hippyish" language (a sigh of the times!) this book is a truly fabulous piece of work, and an inspiration to midwives and mothers alike. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2006 by Vickie

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just hippy antics
This book is one for those who are willing to be open minded and to learn from people who have become expert in regaining natural birth amongst their community. Read more
Published on 20 May 2004 by hantorr

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful!!
I read this book before I gave birth to my second child at home and would have given birth to the first had I read this first. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2002 by Claudia Schille

3.0 out of 5 stars Still a worthwhile read, but showing its age
During my last labour, my community midwife enquired anxiously whether I had read Spiritual Midwifery - she was afraid I might have done and have ended up with unrealistic... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Very hippie/free love era
I wasn't really pleased with this book. It was "far out". In the furthest sense of the word! Read more
Published on 11 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A very detailed book on child birth and pregrancy.
My mother handed down a older version of this book to me with my first child. I found it very helpful in understanding more about child birth and pregnancy. Read more
Published on 4 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and informative - a must have for all mums to be.
I found this book a lovely read, particually the birth stories although the language used was a bit dated (in my experience) it did not detract to much from the message. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic!
I love this book, I own several copys, dating back to the original printing. It has fantastic stories about home births, and a view into the life of a vegan comunity. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 1999

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