| ABOUT THE BOOK The book is essentially a manual written and designed for the occasional reader, for the Filipino woman who wants to know what her pregnancy is all about and how she can achieve painless, natural childbirth. The book has seven chapters: Chapter 1 is a very short story of how Dr. Lamaze came across the method. Click to view first pages Chapter 2 deals with the Uterus, Contractions and the Process of Labor and Delivery. Click to view pp Chapter 3 is a detailed introduction to the Lamaze Childbirth Method and the ingredients of a successful Lamaze birth. Chapter 4 is a step-by-step description with illustrations of the Lamaze exercises, Breathing, and Pushing techniques. Click to view sample pages Chapter 5 takes you through labor and delivery using the knowledge you''ve gained. Click to view pp. Chapter 6 contains illuminating and entertaining stories from Lamaze couples, also text messages and stories and notes from medical staff. Chapter 7 is the conclusion with sections on the author's unique experience pioneering Lamaze in Davao City in southern Philippines. Artworks done by Davao artists relating to the subject of pregnancy and birth are presented at the start of every chapter. The wonderful cover is "Woman by Stream," an oil done by Lydia Ingle. |
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