Sex and birth are often talked about as contrasting experiences. In fact, when birth is physiological, not medical or surgical, and a woman is free to be spontaneous, endorphins surge into her blood s
Sheila Kitzinger, passionate campaigner for women's and babies' rights, childbirth educator and author, describes the experiences that have shaped her since childhood and the enormous changes that hav
This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends. Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the i
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth, fully revised and expanded by Sheila Kitzinger for this new edition, is dedicated to women (and their partners) who wish to play an active role in givin
This slim volume details the demise of a British National Health Service birthing center and discusses changes to management, personnel and community outreach that might prevent such failures in the f
On each page, the expectant mother will find not only information on a specific aspect of pregnancy but a place to record her emotions and experiences, allowing her to create her own permanent record
