TY - BOOK AU - Sears,William AU - Sears,Martha TI - The birth book: everything you need to know to have a safe and satisfying birth SN - 0316779083 (hc) : U1 - WQ 150 S439b 1994 PY - 1994/// CY - Boston PB - Little, Brown & Co. KW - Childbirth N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-262) and index; Contents A Word from Dr. Bill and Martha xi Part I Preparing for Birth 1 Chapter 1. Our birth experiences - What we have learned Chapter 2. Birth- Then and Now Chapter 3. Choice in Childbirth Chapter 4. Getting you body ready for birth Chapter 5. Tests, Technology, and Other Interventions that happen on the way of birth Chapter 6. Cesarean Births Chapter 7. VBAC-Yes, You can (Vaginal Birth after cesarean) Part II Easing Pain in Labor--What You Can Do 127 Chapter 8. Why Birth Hurts - Why it Doesn't have to Chapter 9. Relaxing for Birth Chapter 10. Easing Birth Pains - How the Doctor can Help Part III Experiencing Birth 183 Chapter 11. Best Birth Positions Chapter 12. Labor and Delivery Chapter 13. Composing your Birth Plan Chapter 14. Birth Stories Queen for a Month 258 ER -