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Women over 35 (or even younger) expecting a first baby are automatically assigned to a "high risk" category. Research, however, suggests that the mother's overall health is more important than age per se. This updated version of Birth Over 35 provides the specialist information needed by 'older' mothers.

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Questa guida accompagna passo dopo passo la futura mamma lungo il cammino che porterà alla nascita di una nuova vita, dalle prime settimane di gestazione fino al momento del parto. In queste pagine non ci sono regole da accettare passivamente ma consigli, suggerimenti e testimonianze di altre donne che aiuteranno a compiere in modo consapevole e sereno le scelte migliori per la salute di madre e nascituro. Si fa riferimento a tutti i più moder...

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 stream in the same way as during sexual excitement. Sheila Kitzinger discusses the sexuality of birth.

A book for pregnant women who are thinking about giving birth at home or in a birth centre. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with photos taken by the professional photographer and doula, Patti Ramos. As research discloses the risks of intensively managed hospital births, increasing numbers of women and men are considering alternatives. This new, updated edition of Sheila Kitzinger's pioneering work is highly informative, yet s...

Previous books on grandmothering have been either scholarly studies or jokey books intended to humor grannies along. Now comes a book that offers grandmothers what they really want.Becoming a Grandmother explores the ways in which grandmothers can find satisfaction in their new roles, achieve a better understanding of family tensions, communicate more effectively, provide emotional support, and, most importantly, enjoy their grandchildren.

One new mother in twenty is diagnosed with traumatic stress after childbirth. In Birth Crisis Sheila Kitzinger explores the disempowerment and anxiety experienced by these women. Key topics discussed include: increasing intervention in pregnancy the shift in emphasis from relationships to technology in childbirth how family, friends and professional caregivers can reach out to traumatized mothers how women can work through stress to understand...

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The long-awaited autobiography of the internationally renowned childbirth educator, anthropologist and feminist.

One new mother in twenty is diagnosed with traumatic stress after childbirth. In Birth Crisis Sheila Kitzinger explores the disempowerment and anxiety experienced by these women. Key topics discussed include: increasing intervention in pregnancy the shift in emphasis from relationships to technology in childbirth how family, friends and professional caregivers can reach out to traumatized mothers how women can work through stress to understand...

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Esta última edición, revisada y puesta al día, da consejos inteligentes y tranquilizadores a los padres que están esperando un hijo. La autora ofrece su experta guía desde los primeros indicios del embarazo hasta los ejercicios para después del parto, explicando de forma detallada los cambios físicos y emocionales que tienen lugar durante el embarazo. El libro contiene información básica sobre todos los aspectos de estos nueve meses, las prueb...