Six Steps to a Safer Birth

Healthy Birth Your Way: Six Steps to a Safer Birth 

This is a comprehensive 18 page downloadable PDF booklet providing excellent information for women regarding birth. It is produced by InJoy Birth & Parenting Education and Lamaze International. The information includes...

Introduction: Birth—As Safe and Healthy As It Can Be
Healthy Birth Practice 1: Let Labor Begin On Its Own
Healthy Birth Practice 2: Walk, Move Around, and Change Positions Throughout Labor
Healthy Birth Practice 3: Bring a Loved One, Friend, or Doula for Continuous Support 
Healthy Birth Practice 4: Avoid Interventions That Are Not Medically Necessary 
Healthy Birth Practice 5: Avoid Giving Birth on Your Back, and Follow Your Body’s Urges to Push 
Healthy Birth Practice 6: Keep Your Baby With You - It’s Best for You, Your Baby, and Breastfeeding 
Conclusion: Preparing for a Healthy Birth Your Way 
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