In this difinitive guide to birthing, the authors of The Baby Book give expectant parents the information and practical advice they need to plan a safe and joyful birthing experience. They give up-to-the-minute answers about every aspect of birthing, including: Selecting the right birthing environment and team; lessoning the discomfort and speeding the process of labor; defining the father's role; choosing or avoiding anesthesia; decreasing the chances for a Cesarean birth and much more.
