Author:
Martha Sears, William Sears & Linda Hughey Holt
Amazon Description:
An excellent all-in-one guide to pregnancy. The approach
is gentle, thorough, and includes more information than some
month-by-month guides, which makes The Pregnancy Book an
excellent choice for pregnant couples.
Amazon
Description:
An inspiring program to take you safely and naturally through
each stage of pregnancy and birth and give your baby the best start
in life. Ideal either as quick reference or as a complete
guide.
CBI Review:
It is important that doulas and antenatal teachers
are well informed on the impact that diet can have on the health and
wellbeing of the mother and baby during pregnancy, which is why we
chose to have a book on this topic in the reading list.
Unfortunately, this would not be our book of choice, but we were
unable to find one that was more appropriate. It has some
interesting information about the impact of diet. The downside of
the book is that it is, at times, a bland read, and not always
evidence based. If you are looking to understand nutrition and the
different vitamins and minerals better, it would be a good addition
to your library.
CBI Ratings:
Supportive of choice:
Easy to read:
Evidence based:
Amazon
Description:
This comprehensive handbook emphasises optimal health
as well as physical and emotional adjustments to bearing and raising
multiples, and it offers striking new insights into risks,
complications, and treatments -- candid information that is gathered
only in this book.
CBI Review:
Sheila consistently produces books that are easy to
read, focused on mother and baby centered care, and packed full of
information. This book is no exception! Although Sheila is based in
the UK her writing style appeals to women everywhere. The
photographs throughout her book show positive images of women in
labour, reinforcing the message that birth is normal.
CBI Ratings:
Supportive of choice:
Easy to read:
Evidence based:
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