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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 618.2 EAN: 9780738211213 ISBN: 0738211214 Label: Da Capo Press Manufacturer: Da Capo Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: April 21, 2008 Publisher: Da Capo Press Studio: Da Capo Press Editorial Review: Product Description: Move over Lamaze and Bradley! Already taking the west coast by storm, the McMoyler Method offers a modern, medically savvy approach to labor and delivery that addresses the hopes and fears of today’s expectant parents.The Best Birth prepares couples for what will be one of the most astounding, least predictable events of their lives, using simple principles such as: Any birth after which the mother and child are healthy is a success You already have the only doula you need The medical staff wants the same thing you do-healthy mom, healthy baby With the McMoyler Method, there’s no guilt or regret for choosing an epidural or having a C-section; it’s about helping moms cope, involving partners every step of the way, and working with doctors and nurses for the best birth-no matter how it happens. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Excellent bookI went into labor unexpectedly five weeks before my due date. Having read this book I felt very well informed about what to expect during labor and delivery. The information in this book allowed to me make informed decisions about pain relief during labor and mechanical interventions during delivery. I used this book in combination with a more traditional lamaze class. Following the delivery of our healthy baby girl (she was just a little anxious to come into the world), I truly did feel like ... Read More Rating: - A MUST-READ: BIRTH AS A PARTNERSHIPSarah McMoyler brings a wealth of experience and practical guidelines to expectant mothers (and fathers, like me!) in this book. What sets the McMoyler Method apart from Bradley, Lamaze, and other 20th century gurus of birthing: 1) The father/partner CAN help! In fact, he can be the mother's primary support during the labor process-- and why not? We are in this together from the moment of conception. Instead of relegating us to working a video camera or standing helplessly on the sidelines, ... Read More Rating:  - Not the best title for this book!As a certified and experienced childbirth educator and doula, I have a lot of concerns about this book. Probably the biggest concern I have is the philosophy of trusting in our current maternity care system that is placing our U.S. infant mortality rate in 32nd place world-wide, rising maternal mortality rates and the risk of leaving the hospital with a cesarean scar - the highest in history (nearly one in every three births). Personally, I will trust the system when the U.S. is in the top 5. For all ... Read More Rating: - Not Evidence Based! Better books on Birth are available.As a Childbirth Educator, Mother of Two, and advocate for woman's right for informed consent I was really disappointed in this book. You would think an RN would write a book that is evidence based right? Not the case. For one example- Though there are some nice relaxation techniques mentioned she has totally ignored the piles of research showing that birth doulas reduce the intervention rates, help woman in creating safer and happier births. I live in the Bay Area, in the same area that the author lives. ... Read More Rating: - What a waste of time! I bought this because I thought that the approach of being open to alternatives (like natural labor) but not too dogmatic sounded great. I was looking for practical advice on what to expect during labor and non-silly tips on what I could do to be prepared for the process, but it turned out to be the silliest of anything I've read so far. If you want to be told that your husband should go "nose to nose" to you during contractions, telling you how great you're doing, and that he should make sure ... Read More |
