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 - Great Pregnancy Companion!I absolutely love this book. I used it 11 years ago with my first pregnancy and was extremely pleased with all the wonderful and informative information. This was my pregnancy Bible. I used the What to Expect When you're expecting books with my 2nd pregnancy but wasn't very impressed with the information they offered. Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Newborn is a great book. Focus on the relaxation techniques, I did and had a painless, natural delivery!!! It great! Rating: - Best of all the pregnancy books I read!I read a lot of pregnancy books, and this was the best of the bunch. Penny goes over coping mechanisms for unmedicated labor, medication options, possible complications and interventions, all in incredible detail. Also highly recommended is her companion book aimed at labor partners/coaches, "The Birth Partner". Rating: - essential reading to prepare for childbirth(written by Charles' wife)I just had my 4th baby. Before each birth, I prepared myself by reviewing the birth and post-partum chapters. This is essential reading for those who hope to have a natural birth yet want to be informed about about possible interventions. The book doesn't have much on pregnancy, but that part takes care of itself. Prepare yourself for the challege and reward of a drug-free labor with this book. Rating: - A ClassicPenny Simkin has the talent to share her passion for supporting mothers with research based information in a very clear language. Every pregnant couple needs this book. Ana Paula Markel Rating: - Excellent resource......from the day you get that positive test until the weeks after bringing your perfect little bundle home. I had the most wonderful opportunity to take my childbirth education classes from Penny Simkin herself. She gave us this book, as well as "The Birth Partner," as reading materials for her class. I don't know where I would be without this. All through my pregnancy, labor, and the weeks following, I had this book by my side. It answered any possible question I could think of, and when it came down to a c-section, I was able to try to calm myself by thinking back to what I read in this book. I can't believe they were able to fit so much into so few of pages! Great pictures and illustrations, wonderful information, and a must have for any newly pregnant mom. I would have been lost without it! In association with Amazon.com | |