Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth

Approaching Birth with Confidence

Congratulations! As a pregnant woman planning to bring a new life into this world, you are embarking on an amazing journey.

Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. Whether you are pregnant for the first time or are already a mother, pregnancy will call on your creativity, flexibility, endurance, and humor. You will face many choices that will affect your pregnancy, birth experience, and life as a new mother. As you consider your options, you'll want to learn as much as you can about your developing pregnancy and various childbirth practices and think about the experiences you hope to have. What kind of care do you want to receive during pregnancy? Where do you wi ... read full excerpt from Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth ebook