Amazon Description:
"Easing Labor Pain is Adrienne Lieberman's
positive and encouraging guide to everything an expectant mother can
do to make sure pain doesn't overshadow the joy of giving birth.
CBI Review:
An interesting review of the history of obstetric
anesthesia. There is an enormous amount of information on how social
and scientific developments affected the use of anesthesia in
childbirth. The book is not the easiest of reads, and does not
adequately explore the risks of modern-day anesthesia. The author is
not exactly complimentary of doulas! Despite this, if you are
interested in how anesthesia developed to today's use, this is an
interesting book.
CBI Ratings:
Supportive of choice:
Easy to read:
Evidence based:
Amazon Description:
Explains the physical and psychological processes of labor and
covers issues relevant to birthing at home or in a hospital. She
offers many options for effective natural pain relief, including
acupressure and acupuncture, hydrotherapy, herbal remedies,
aromatherapy and massage, relaxation techniques, homeopathy, and
reflexology. An essential guide for every pregnant woman, Labor Pain
provides you with the information you need to prepare for this
transformative event.
Amazon Description:
This scholarly work results from a study of childbirth in
the United States between 1914 and 1960, for which the author has
consulted a plethora of both popular and technical sources. For a
medical text, it is very readable, as it traces women's shifting
attitudes toward control over birth processes, alleviation of pain,
and pursuit of pleasure from participation in the birth of their
children. An excellent history, copiously documented; highly
recommended for university as well as medical libraries.
"Thank you for such a wonderful experience! I learned so
much. I've enjoyed this so much that I'm thinking about
becoming a Childbirth Educator and if I do, I'm definitely
going through you." - Jami, Washington
