{"product_id":"the-birth-partner-4th-edition-completely-revised-and-updated-a-complete-guide-to-childbirth-for-dads-doulas-and-other-labor-companions","title":"The Birth Partner, 4th Edition, Completely Revised and Updated: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions","description":"Now in its fourth printing, The Birth Partner, 4th Edition is newly revised and updated. This is the definitive manual for any helpful companion at a birthing mother's bedside.\n\nSince the original publication of The Birth Partner, partners, friends, relatives, and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother, from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its fourth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event.\n\nThis completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way Epidurals and other medications for labor Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care\nAnd that is just a start. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, The Birth Partner, 4th Edition is indispensable.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1558328807\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1558328807.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Simkin, Penny\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499542913082,"sku":"DBV.1558328807.G","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1558328807-0.jpg?v=1783036026","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-birth-partner-4th-edition-completely-revised-and-updated-a-complete-guide-to-childbirth-for-dads-doulas-and-other-labor-companions","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}