New Mama's Guide to Natural Birth

New Mama's Guide to Natural Birth is an all-in-one birth resource that is filled with evidence-based research from some of the leading physiologic birth experts and includes everything you need to know when planning and preparing for an unmedicated, intervention free birth (whether that be in the hospital, birth center or home birth) .. This guide will walk you through your birth plan options, explain what physiological "natural" birth is, the conditions needed to thrive in labor, and how to properly nourish and care for yourself in the fourth trimester so you can flourish in your new role as a mother.. You see, we have forgotten just how simple and well-designed birth really is. Just like breathing, birth is a normal, physiological process that our bodies are designed to do. We breathe because we are programmed to for survival. We are also programmed to give birth. The natural flow of birth hormones drives these well-organized, finely tuned processes. But you must understand that there are so many factors that can influence the type of birth you dream of. This guide is here to help boost your confidence going into birth, but more importantly, it will help you make informed choices that honor the natural physiology of birth even if it goes in a different direction.. In New Mama's Guide to Natural Birth, you will find:A list of important topics to research during pregnancyImperative questions to ask your providerUnderstanding the models of careThe conditions that support birth5 incredibly helpful techniques for laborBirth affirmationsBest tips for hospital birthAn introduction to home birthPractical advice from new mama'sMust-haves for birth and natural postpartum careNew mama's supply listAlso included: an additional resource, "New Mama's Guide to Yoga," that explains how yoga can play a huge role in supporting a positive pregnancy and birth