{"product_id":"the-birth-partner-5th-edition-a-complete-guide-to-childbirth-for-dads-partners-doulas-and-other-labor-companions-9781558329102","title":"The Birth Partner 5th Edition: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince the original publication of \u003ci\u003eThe Birth Partner\u003c\/i\u003e, partners, friends, relatives, and doulas have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother, from her last trimester through the early postpartum period.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow fully revised in its fifth edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Birth Partner\u003c\/i\u003e remains the \u003cb\u003edefinitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth\u003c\/b\u003e, and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. \u003ci\u003eThe Birth Partner\u003c\/i\u003e includes thorough information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing for labor and knowing when it has begun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpidurals and other medications for labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-drug techniques for easing labor pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCesarean birth and complications that may require it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreastfeeding and newborn care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the partner who wishes to \u003cb\u003ebe truly helpful in the birthing room\u003c\/b\u003e, this book is indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Penny Simkin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvard Common Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781558329102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenny Simkin, PT\u003c\/b\u003e, is a physical therapist, childbirth educator, doula, and birth counselor. She is nationally recognized as a premier authority on childbirth, having helped 9,000 expecting women and birth partners in childbirth and attended hundreds of couples though the birth process. Simkin is a prolific author and serves on more than 10 different consultant and editorial boards, including the journal \u003ci\u003eBirth: Issues in Perinatal Care\u003c\/i\u003e, The International Childbirth Education Association, and The Seattle Midwifery School, where she also provides training for doulas and lectures to students. She has written myriad books, journal, and magazine articles. Simkin is also co-founder of DONA International (formerly Doulas of North America) and The Pacific Association for Labor Support. In addition to providing childbirth education, birth counseling, and labor support, Simkin travels extensively throughout the country, lecturing and presenting at conferences and workshops. For more information, please visit Simkin's website at pennysimkin.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harvard Common Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39827362480243,"sku":"9781558329102","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_23a449be-8a98-4c3c-92ae-6db04d79f10d.jpg?v=1644566013","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-birth-partner-5th-edition-a-complete-guide-to-childbirth-for-dads-partners-doulas-and-other-labor-companions-9781558329102","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}