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The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions
 
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The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions [Paperback]

Penny Simkin
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For almost two decades, The Birth Partner has been the definitive guide for husbands, partners, relatives, friends, and doulas (labor assistants) who wish to help a woman have a positive childbirth experience. The expanded third edition provides the most up-to-date information about techniques and medications for easing labor pain; tests and treatments of the fetus and newborn; strategies to help labor progress; medical procedures; and how to best help the mother during the early postpartum period.

About the Author

Penny Simkin, P.T., is a physical therapist, childbirth educator, doula, and birth counselor. She is nationally recognized as a premier authority on childbirth, having helped 9,000 expecting women and birth partners in childbirth and attended hundreds of couples though the birth process. Simkin is a prolific author and serves on more than ten different consultant and editorial boards, including the journal Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, The International Childbirth Education Association, and The Seattle Midwifery School, where she also provides training for doulas and lectures for the students. Students of Penny Simkin glean from this proficient, natural teacher a thorough education on the birthing process and the best ways to serve childbearing women. Simkin’s wisdom, accrued knowledge, and comforting approach are manifested in the pages of The Birth Partner.

Simkin graduated from Swarthmore College in 1959, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature. She continued her studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Certificate in Physical Therapy, and went on to obtain her certification in Teacher Training from the Childbirth Education Association of Seattle. She has written myriad articles, book chapters, pamphlets, and books including The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth (Harvard Common Press, 1989, 2000), Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (Meadowbrook Press, 1984, 1991, 2001), When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women, and Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia (Blackwell Scientific Press, 2000, 2005). She is also co-founder of DONA International (formerly Doulas of North America) and The Pacific Association for Labor Support. In addition to providing childbirth education, birth counseling, and labor support, Simkin travels extensively throughout the country, lecturing and presenting at conferences and workshops.


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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any birth supporter., Mar 6 2009
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This review is from: The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions (Paperback)
I think it almost goes without saying. This book is far and away the most complete book about how to support a woman who is giving birth. I think this book is also an excellent read for any expectant mother. This book is not only an informative book to read through, but also an excellent quick reference guide when you're in the middle of labour and perhaps at a loss for what to do next to help the birthing mother. And of course, hiring a Doula is so helpful as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great for layperson and health care professionals alike, Nov 4 2011
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Detailed advice for mum-to-be, dad-to-be and anyone else who might be there. Clear and simple enough for the layperson and detailed enough for the health care professional.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book, Sep 21 2011
This review is from: The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions (Paperback)
A must read by your partners!!! It helped us out alot! Step by step info on having a good experience.
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