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post #1 of 11
7/29/08 at 2:49am
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I have "Homebirth" by Sheila Kinzinger but am looking for a few other books. Maybe something like "Emergency Childbirth" by Gregory J. White. I think I'll get that one. Any other's anyone may recomend, or can you point me to a past thread that this might be covered in. Thanks!
post #2 of 11
7/29/08 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by PookieMom View Post
I have "Homebirth" by Sheila Kinzinger but am looking for a few other books. Maybe something like "Emergency Childbirth" by Gregory J. White. I think I'll get that one. Any other's anyone may recomend, or can you point me to a past thread that this might be covered in. Thanks!
Hearts and Hands by Elizabeth Davis
Special Delivery by... oh damn... I should know that off the top of my head... been out of the game too long!
post #3 of 11
7/30/08 at 5:34pm
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Hearts and Hands by Elizabeth Davis
Special Delivery by... oh damn... I should know that off the top of my head... been out of the game too long!
Special Delivery by Rahima Baldwin
The Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Active Birth by Janet Balaskas

If you want confirmation of homebirth being better for your babe and yourself read Pushed by Jennifer Block
post #4 of 11
7/30/08 at 5:39pm
I'd skip the Gregory White book - I own it & have read it and I really didn't care for it at all. It's more of a 'if you find yourself having a baby on the side of the road' medical type of book imo and refers to women as dirty and says how they should optimally shower before giving birth or some crappola like that. If you're concerned about a possible accidental UC (which, incidentally I've had), read up on the UC forum for tips on how to handle things.
post #5 of 11
7/30/08 at 9:28pm
isn't the gregory white one the "how to deliver a baby after the mother's head is chopped off" book?

i'd skip it too ... ;P
post #6 of 11
7/30/08 at 10:42pm
Ina Mae Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth is so inspiring!
post #7 of 11
7/30/08 at 11:44pm
Doesnt that Gregory White book say that baptising the baby is more important than continuing resusitation efforts?!?:

Read Ina May Gaskins books. They are super helpful and Spiritual Midwifery has lots of technical "how to" advice.
post #8 of 11
7/31/08 at 10:33am
Definitely the Ina May books. I also liked Birthing from Within by Pam England. It is about the whole process of birth and preparing for it, not just specifically homebirth, but I think there is a homebirth chapter.
post #9 of 11
7/31/08 at 12:12pm
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I'd skip the Gregory White book - I own it & have read it and I really didn't care for it at all. It's more of a 'if you find yourself having a baby on the side of the road' medical type of book imo and refers to women as dirty and says how they should optimally shower before giving birth or some crappola like that. If you're concerned about a possible accidental UC (which, incidentally I've had), read up on the UC forum for tips on how to handle things.
Exactly! I think I found a HB Midwife but she is 2 hours away. I'm in shock, excited, nervous and have the need to read
post #10 of 11
7/31/08 at 12:13pm
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isn't the gregory white one the "how to deliver a baby after the mother's head is chopped off" book?

i'd skip it too ... ;P
ooooh....had no idea. Yeah, I think I'll skip it.
post #11 of 11
7/31/08 at 12:17pm
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Doesnt that Gregory White book say that baptising the baby is more important than continuing resusitation efforts?!?:
Yes to this. It really surprised me, and made me sad.
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