Labor and Delivery, an Observer's Diary by Constance A. Bean (1977)

Labor & Delivery, An Observer's Diary
by Constance A. Bean
Introduction by Gerald Cohen, M.D.
Publisher:  Doubleday & Company, Inc.
Copyright:  1977
First Edition

What you should know about today's childbirth.

Constance Bean's previous book, Methods of Childbirth, was described by Ms. magazine as "a trailblazing contribution to enlightening women everywhere."  Now, in Labor and Delivery, the experienced labor coach and natural childbirth instructor takes a more personal, firsthand look at the options available to childbearing women today, as she describes in detail her experiences in helping women give birth in different situations -- labor and delivery in the home and at the hospital, with doctors who support natural childbirth and with doctors who insist on medical intervention.  She tells the reader what the hospital is like, the physical and psychological sensations of giving birth, how the mother is treated by the doctor and nurses, and the medical details involved in each case.  And she highlights some of the major controversies in obstetrical care today and the alternatives to mothers and fathers who would like to play a more active role in determining the quality of labor and delivery.  The result is an authoritative and emotionally involving book with a weath of practical information for perspective parents.

Condition:  Used.  Hardcover.  Dust cover is discolored and shows rubbed edges and creases.  Dust cover spine has creases.  Pages may be tanning from age.  Previous owner's "Library Of" stamp is on the front endpaper.

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