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Gentle Birth Choices (Paperback)

by Barbara Harper (Author)
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Nurse, midwife, and founder of the Global Maternal/Child Health Association (GMCHA), Harper offers her addition to the growing number of alternative childbirth books (e.g., Catherine M. Pool & Elizabeth A. Parr, Choosing a Nurse-Midwife, LJ 5/1/94). Considering GMCHA's focus on water birth, it is not surprising that the major strength of Gentle Birth Choices is its thorough coverage of this birthing technique as an option. Unlike many other alternative birth guides, Harper's book is well documented, citing many well-recognized medical journals. A special plus is one of the appendixes, "Procedures and Protocols for Hydrotherapy for Labor and Birth," and the book also contains a large section of resources. Much of the information not specific to water birth can be found in other works. A nice addition to larger women's health collections but otherwise optional.
KellyJo Houtz Griffin, Harrison Memorial Hosp., Bremerton, Wash.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Believe it or not, birth resulting from a normal pregnancy needn't take place in a hospital. Harper explains why birthing centers and home births, along with other "gentle birth choices," are beneficial to both mother and baby. With a foreword by Robbie Davis Floyd, who wrote Birth as an American Rite of Passage (1992), Gentle Birth Choices also features a history of how childbirth came to be so technological and blasts myths such as why fetal monitors save babies (they don't, very often). Harper also discusses giving birth in water and explores the connection of mind and body during labor and birth. She stresses the importance of midwives for a more natural and satisfying experience. Well illustrated with photos by acclaimed birth photographer Suzanne Arms and containing a first-rate resource section, Gentle Birth Choices provides an excellent alternative to mainstream birth books. Jo Peer-Haas
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I went from being terrified to feeling empowered, Jul 10 2003
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I have always been really scared of the birthing process. After reading this book, I felt much more empowered and confident about the whole process. Now I am really looking forward to it and feel like I understand so much more about how our bodies naturally can help us through birthing. This book sparked my interest and now I have learned a lot more about natural, drug-free birthing options. I am excited instead of scared. As with anything, we still need to make our own personal decisions about how we want to do things, but I really feel like reading this book opened me up to many options that I wasn't aware of or hadn't considered. It amazes me how many people go through being pregnant and birthing with a very limited view of how it "should be done". When I was reading the book, there were so many times where I thought, "yeah, that makes a lot of sense", even though I had never thought about it myself.
I highly recommend this book!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, Informative, but fell short for me, Oct 19 2002
By Rachel Watkins "Rachel Watkins" (Joshua, Texas) - See all my reviews
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When I was pregnant with my first child I read, believd, and greatly enjoyed this book. I felt so prepared for my home birth attended by a midwife, and was so sure everything would work out....

To make a long story short, everything doesn't always work out great with home birth like the beautiful stories tell. I had to transfer to the hospital, and had a miserable birth experience with my first child. After reading this book I was so built up for a wonderful experience. I still had a healthy baby, and no major complications.

I think this is a good book to read, if taken with a grain of salt. A home birth would be a wonderfull thing, as would a birth center, or an OB who was behind natural birth(the choices which are given the most credit). Unfourtunatly, in practice there are people who have difficulties with birthing, and I feel this book failed to address that, and went overboard on the 'woman-power'/have faith in your body/you can do it aspect. If you choose a home birth, this can be a wonderfull thing to do. But it is best to have a back up plan, just in case.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good for somethings,, May 8 2004
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but don't read this if you are only going to read one book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated
This book is definitely outdated, if you are to buy one book-don't buy this one.
Published on May 8 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really comprehensive
If you don't like the "normal" childbirth paradigm, then this book offers a good review of some other options. Read more
Published on Jul 6 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag
I wanted to give this book one star for my immediate reactions to it. I opened to the page where she discusses how harmful the narcotics given during childbirth for pain can be... Read more
Published on April 21 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars good
A bit dated in regards to what hospitals offer, but that may be because we live in a progressive major metro area with lots of different cultures so the hospitals around us tend... Read more
Published on Dec 24 2002 by cougar

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every expecting parent!!!
This is an excellent book. The pictures are gorgeous, as usual Suzanne Arms has done terrific photography, and the descriptions of childbirth are pretty acurate. Read more
Published on Oct 31 2002 by Jennifer A. McFarland

1.0 out of 5 stars Myths about Austin childbirth/get your facts straight
To the so called fictitious Austin anonymous reviewer, how did you get the "way to the right" so called fact? Based on your one time experience? Read more
Published on Oct 22 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Myths about Austin childbirth
I couldn't help but add that the previous reviewer from Austin's comments are way out of line regarding childbirth in this city. Read more
Published on Jul 29 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for a Doula's library
This is a GREAT book for any expecting mom or doula. I have it in my lending library and suggest it to any prospective clients. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2002 by djgeuy

5.0 out of 5 stars It changed my life
This book has changed my life, 10,000-fold, for the better. It was loaned to me in the beginning of my first trimester, and I devoured it -- I gulped it down like a drowning... Read more
Published on April 24 2002 by Mary Cassandra Poole Cross

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read, keep an open mind
I would like to say that first of all, I agree with the previous reader from Austin (who rated this book a 1 out of 5 stars) only in that the author definitely has a strong bias... Read more
Published on Dec 26 2001 by Jennifer Nunemacher

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