As always, remember to use good judgement in the application of the information in the Better Birth Deck Pocket Companion. Being responsible for your own well being may sometimes mean seeking the advice of a health care provider for conditions that persist despite your efforts. Also, what follows is taken from handouts I've used in class for the last 12 years.
Over the years I've found that many parents want reassurance that they will remember what they learn in childbirth classes or read in books. They fill their birthing day travel bag with handouts and books glowing with highlights, marked with folded corners and peppered with bookmarks...only to discover that can't find what they want when they want it. The decks in the Better Birth Series were deveoloped so that information can be conveniently slipped into a back pocket, either as single cards as needed, or the entire 40 card deck. The information is abbreviated out of necessity, obviously, but it is based on the common sense knowledge readers will gave gained from Mother's Intention: How Belief Shapes Birth. They make great shower or blessing way gifts!
The deck contains reminders and suggestions relating to the following:
See Harbor & Hill Publishing to order.
Some of my other creations.
What's Pain Got to Do With It? An article on the origin of pain in labor and how to avoid it.
Terbutaline or not Terbutaline? An article about the management of premature labor.
Y2Kid Considerations...my musings on parenting in the new millenium
Prenatal Testing
Maternity Matters...Enjoying the journey and growing a healthy baby
Discomforts of Pregnancy & Helpful Hints
But What If...? Questions often asked of homebirth-ers
