Penny Simkin Libros

Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, 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. Now fully revised in its fifth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth, and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. The Birth Partner includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way Epidurals and other medications for labor Pitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care and much more For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, new mothers' mates, friends, and relatives and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother from the last few weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its fourth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. This completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; Epidurals and other medications for labor; Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; Cesarean birth and complications that may require it; Breastfeeding and newborn care; And much more. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

Available for the first time in full color, the up-to-date and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copies--by recognizing that one size fits all doesn't apply to maternity care.

The Birth Partner's Quick Reference Guide and Planner offers concise and authoritative guidance for spouses, relatives, and others-including doulas and other professionals-helping a woman thorough labor, birth, and the first weeks with baby.

Fully updated and revised, this guide covers the time from the last few weeksof pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Includes new information onwater birth, labor aids, and epidural anesthesia. 35 illustrations.

A comprehensive guide for labor companions that discusses how to care for and assist new mothers in the final weeks of pregnancy through postpartum, and also covers epidurals, non-drug techniques to ease labor pain, cesarean births, breastfeeding, and other related topics.

Discussion and tips for pregnancy and infant care.

The Every Day Insights series seeks to help those on a journey of learning, supporting others or facing difficult situations or emotions themselves to be supported each day. Each book includes 30 days of Bible readings and relevant devotional thoughts.

Dystocia, or failure to progress in labor, is a leading cause of cesarean deliveries. This updated edition of a key text emphasizes non-invasive interventions to prevent or address difficult labor. It details various positions, movements, and techniques grounded in the anatomy, physiology, and psychology of childbirth. Organized by labor stages for quick reference, it enables caregivers to identify effective, low-cost, and low-risk interventions early on, before complications escalate. The revised edition introduces a new chapter on assessing labor progress, along with updated sections on managing labor pain, normal labor, and additional techniques. Each method is supported by the authors' clinical experience and relevant evidence. This essential resource is designed for anyone supporting women in labor, combining extensive evidence-based information with clinical expertise. It highlights non-invasive techniques that prioritize maternal comfort, support, and safety while promoting thoughtful, evidence-based diagnosis and intervention. Clear illustrations complement the text, enhancing understanding. Reviews praise its focus on support, position, and safety, advocating for a structured approach to diagnosis and intervention in labor care.

Některá z vašich známých, kamarádek, možná vaše dcera nebo vnučka nebo snad přímo vaše žena čeká miminko? A vy jste byli požádáni, abyste ji doprovázeli během příprav k porodu a pak přímo u porodu? A nedovedete si svou úlohu zcela jasně představit, protože zkrátka ještě nevyšla kniha, která by oslovovala především partnery u porodu, ať již tímto partnerem je manžel, přítel, sestra, maminka nebo kdokoli, koho si nastávající maminka vybere jako průvodce, pomocníka, utěšitele nebo rádce na cestě, která vede ke zrození nového života. Tato knížka by měla sloužit jako váš průvodce a rádce, abyste věděli, co v té které chvíli dělat, jak se zachovat, aby rodící ženě bylo lépe ve chvílích, kdy ztrácí elán, a aby porod, který bude prožívat, se stal jednou z jejích nejkrásnějších vzpomínek. Autorka knihy celý svůj život strávila se ženami a prací pro těhotné a rodící ženy. Její rady jsou podávány citlivým, dobře srozumitelným způsobem, takže projít džunglí odborných výrazů a zaběhnutých postupů, spojených s porodnickou péčí, bude pro vás mnohem snadnější, protože budete vědět, co se právě děje a o čem se hovoří.