Advice for a natural birth.

[skn]

I have been asked for infomation on having a natural birth. Not sure where they will be birthing- I have suggested homebirth.

What infomation would you give?

I have a Kitzinger book (New Pregnancy and Birth Book)- it's a bit dated (10yrs), but better than other stuff out there. I've suggested "Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering"...I have a few stats and studies on the use of syntocinion, epidurals, ARM and other interventions and what can happen when they are used.

I also recommended a doula or an independent midwife.

Um, what else...I think that's all I can up with...I know there is heaps more stuff. Anyway, she's asked for more info...any suggestions that I can pass on?

[moo]

The Childbirth Choices Seminars that are being run by Childbirth Education Asoc here in Bris (I'm assuming they're in Brisbane). I'll get back to you with info, or if you PM me your email I can fwd it to you.

[emd]

Tell them to come look here too. There's answers to just about any question they might have.

[skn]

Are The Childbirth Choices Seminars similar to Birthtalk? I did mention Birthtalk- they have fanastic info.

[moo]

No they are different, but Birthtalk is awesome. They would have pamphlets for the Childbirth Choices stuff.

[possum]

Birthing from within is a great book

[RawNaturopathJen]

"Birth Skills" book by Sarah Murdoch and Julia Sundin, available at Dymocks or Angus&Robertson etc.

[skn]

Cool! I never heard of the Birth Choices...do they have a site? I love that Birthtalk have that mini-library as well.

I forgot about Birthing From Within.

[RawNaturopathJen]

Also, what about Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, by Sarah Buckley?

[KristinC]

Lots of online resources too, maybe you could compile a list of useful websites. Also maternity coalitions in most of the states would be great resources.