The official Lamaze guide: giving birth with confidence

Preface: why another birth book?

What is normal birth?

The history of birth

Early pregnancy

Choosing a caregiver and birth site

Middle and late pregnancy

Preparing for labor and birth

The simple story of birth

Keeping birth normal

Finding comfort in labor

Creating a birth plan and baby plan

Communication and negotiation strategies

Greeting your newborn

Early parenting

Appendix A: evidence-based care

Appendix B: the mother-friendly childbirth initiative

Appendix C: the rights of childbearing women

Appendix D: Lamaze Iternational position papers

Appendix E: the doulas' contribution to modern maternity care

References

Recommended resources

Index.