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Special Women: The Role of the Professional Labor Assistant
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.20233
EAN: 9780964115996
Edition: 3
ISBN: 0964115999
Label: Cutting Edge Press
Manufacturer: Cutting Edge Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 157
Publication Date: January 01, 2000
Publisher: Cutting Edge Press
Studio: Cutting Edge Press
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Editorial Review:
Not only was Special Women the first book on the topic of the intrapartum doula, it is full of comprehensive information about providing continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother-to-be and her partner. Doulas and monitrices seek to cultivate a positive birth memory for the mother and can act as a liaison between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical provider. Professional labor assistants have beneficial effects on birth outcomes. Eleven studies show the following: shorter labors fewer complications & lower cesarean rates less need for oxytocin to speed labor less use of forceps less need for pain medication and epidurals greater maternal satisfaction with childbirth birth and less postpartum depression shorter hospital stays for the mother fewer admissions to special care nurseries for babies easier initiation of breastfeeding. This easy-to-read resource has been updated in it's 3rd edition with the latest information about doulas and monitrices. Many doulas call Special Women the "doula encylopedia" as it is the most all-compassing book on becoming and practicing as an intrapartum doula.
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Rating:  - good book about the buissness of being a labor assistant
i thought it would have more teqniqus but it was mostly about the buisness of being a labor assistant however it was very good.
ps sorry about my spelling
Rating: - Think you have what it takes to be a doula?
If so, this book should be on your list of "must-reads". It highlights both the ups and downs of being a professional labor support person. Think the medical profession will balk at your presence? Will you be able to provide continuous support for *days* on end? This book will give you the skinny on what to expect and how to handle most situations.
Additionally, the book has a section of real birth stories, told by a variety of people involved in the birth process. These offer ... Read More
Rating:  - Prospective doula's--a must read!!
Before you drop everything to become a doula, make sure you read this extreemly informative book. It dashes any hopes for a lucrative, care free career, but instills a sense of the kind of spirit and commitment necessary to be one of these "special women."
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