Women are designed to give birth Babies are made to be born Would you like to be one of those women who have beautiful, ecstatic childbirth experiences? Are you ready to achieve your dreams of a joyful birth for your baby and yourself? From all you hear, is it even a possibility? Receiving a truly excellent childbirth education, and making the best choices for you, are the most valuable actions that you as a woman/couple can take to accomplish a truly wonderful welcome for your child. Wise Childbearing is the most all-inclusive, yet easy to read childbirth book you could possibly use as you prepare. Packed full of insight and wisdom, easy to understand, full of facts and data, interesting and enjoyable to read, this book holds a wealth of information. An amazing gift to give yourself and your baby FIND THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MANY MORE: Is it possible to have a comfortable, even ecstatic birth experience? What are the critical questions I need to ask when selecting a midwife or doctor? Once a cesarean, always a cesarean? Can cesarean surgery be avoided? Which comfort techniques are the most helpful? How can I get rid of these nagging fears before they ruin my experience and cause me to make fear-based choices? What are the benefits of waterbirth for me and my baby? What can I do to give my baby a more compassionate experience? What are my options and choices anyway? How do I evaluate my birthplace, whether hospital, birthing center, or home? How do we nurture our marriage relationship as we experience all of these life-changes? What tips will help us to have a positive first year with our new baby?