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The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence Paperback – October 4, 2005

by Judith Lothian (Author), Charlotte DeVries (Author)

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The Official Lamaze Guide helps expectant parents experience childbirth with confidence. In clear, easy-to-understand terms, this book dispels the myths that pregnancy and birth are fraught with risk. Lothian and DeVries offer solidly researched evidence to document that common medical interventions (such as pitocin, epidural block, c-sections, IV fluids, and electronic fetal monitoring) often have the effect of putting both mother and baby at greater risk than an intervention-free or "normal" childbirth. In collaboration with Lamaze International, the authors bring decades of professional and personal experience backed by strong research support their views on preparing women for childbirth.

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Judith Lothian is a nurse and childbirth educator with over 30 years of experience. She is an associate professor at Seton Hall University College of Nursing and is chair of the Lamaze International Certification Council. Dr. Lothian is a nationally recognized speaker on birth and breastfeeding, a columnist for The Journal of Perinatal Education, and a mother of five and grandmother of seven.

Charlotte DeVries is a journalist, past president of Lamze International's board of directors, and a current board advisor.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Meadowbrook; 1st edition (October 4, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0684031744
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0684031743
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

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CityBee

A wonderful book for those who want to be informed and those who want to have a natural birth.

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014

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This is a wonderful book with natural approach to birth. I don't quite understand the negative comments saying the book is against interventions and pro-natural, and not about breathing techniques - when ordering a Lamaze book you should know what Lamaze means - Lamaze is NOT (and has not been for many years) all about breathing. It supports natural birth with as little interventions as possible as they conflict with the process of birth. And YES Lamaze is backed by research data - all available to view in the Cochrane Library - there are hundreds of studies scientifically backing every single word. And a complaint that it didn't teach them what to do in labor is completely ridiculous - no book will teach you what to do in labor - books broaden your horizons and give you information. If you want to learn specific comfort techniques take a childbirth class, hire a doula or both. The book does what it should and much more - it provides unbiased, current, evidence-based information which helps you while making informed decisions when you're in labor. It helps your confidence by reminding you that labor and birth are natural and it teaches you to trust your body and instincts. It's a wonderful book. I highly recommend to everyone who wants to be in charge of their birth and especially to those who want to have a natural, un-medicated birth.

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mozie84

Best Birthing Book

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2011

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Buy without hesitation! I recommend this book to every pregnant woman, and anyone who will be supporting a woman giving birth. Give it to your pregnant friend! It is wonderful, I feel so empowered to give birth gently and naturally- it helped me realize how I am already equipped to deliver babies and how strong women are. It's not the mainstream, popular view of pregnancy and childbirth, it's the better way. Read this, and don't miss out on the birth experience the way it's supposed to be.

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Cristie

Educational, but a bit too “tree-hugger” for me

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018

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This book gives you the history on birth, some additional back ground on the labor process, etc... but it’s a bit too narrow for me. I would have enjoyed reading more about my various options, rather than hear the same thing over and over about how natural is really the way to go. For some women it is, but I’m not sure about myself. This book was an eye opener though.

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Caitlin Woodworth

Fantastic book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2009

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I picked up this book when I was around 9 weeks pregnant to understand exactly what Lamaze was and using it while giving birth. This book really helped me understand everything that was going to happen and it is part of the reason that I chose natural childbirth, and I would not have done anything differently. It has a lot of helpful & useful information, and was easy to understand.

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meghan

BUY this READ if any, for your labor prep!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014

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Such a great book! So fantastic to prepare for birth, every woman depending on whether or not they are trying to go natural or having medical interventions should read this book! It covers benefits and risks to each topic and gives great advice on all avenues! Thank u Lamaze for such an informative and educational read! I read just this and felt VERY prepared for my labor, well as much as you can anyhow :)

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Heather Dalka

A must if you're pregnant or thinking of getting pregnant

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016

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I am a childbirth educator and I'm reading this book as a recommendation for the Lamaze test I am taking in April . This is an absolute must for anyone pregnant or thinking getting pregnant!! This book is very informative and well written so that you can make informed choices about your impending labor!!!

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Soon to be a Mommy

Can't take everything it says to heart

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2010

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I got this book because I wanted to learn some better relaxation techniques for childbirth. I'm not necessarily trying to go "all natural" I just want to see how that day pans out. If I need pain meds, I'm not opposed to taking them. This book, though, makes you feel like if you are going to have any kind of medical intervention, you may as well just kill your baby now. It implies throughout the book that hospitals are always bad and doctors are always evil. Women would be much better birthing at home as they have done for thousands of years. I agree that medical interventions in birth are relatively new in the history of man. However, hundreds of years ago, women and/or babies often died during childbirth. Now, that is no longer the case. What's changed? We give birth in hospitals and we have doctors on hand to help if something goes wrong. Yes, there is a greater risk of cesarian delivery or other interventions if you deliver in a hospital. But, at the end of the day, if you get healthy mommy and healthy baby, isn't that the real goal of it all? After reading this book, I'm sticking with my decision for a hospital birth. And I'm very happy with my decision.

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Glenda Chirn

Great adjunct to class.

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013

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I am an LCCE and purchased the new edition for loaning to class participants. Not all want to own or can afford to purchase the text, and it is not required for class. Unfortunately, it is not found in local library. For students interested in reading more about evidence-based childbirth as supported by meta-analysis reviews found in the Cochrane Library, this book is essential.

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viviana marinacci

Great book!

Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2013

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This book is fantastic... It goes over everything you need to know for birth in an easy to use manner. I would highly recommend the book and it's not just because I am teaching the classes. For those who are taking the course this offers a great range of information you will need to know for mom's and other parents to be this offers a comprehensive guide to what to expect when you are expecting. More information based info than any other book out there.... It is a fantastic buy.

Doriana

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2014

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Really loved this book. I feel much more confident about me giving birth. I found out a lot of useful things and it helped me gain some skills.

Brijesh

Very detailed & informative

Reviewed in India on December 27, 2013

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This book is an obvious culmination of a lot of research on part of Lamaze. It's a heavy read with academic style & approach.

Excellent knowledge for serious readers.

Maria

Great book!

Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2016

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Perfect read if you want to have a baby and are wondering what is the best choice for you and your family. Plenty of up to date and evidence based information. A mus read!

Malkeet

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on November 25, 2016

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Nice one

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