Lamaze Magazine 2008 - (Page 3) contents 5 The Lamaze Philosophy: Pregnancy 18 6 7 8 Shopping for Care Two early decisions: finding a health-care provider and birth place. Birth Day, Your Way Be prepared with a birth plan stating your personal preferences. Love Your Baby Body Nurture and love the new body you share with your baby; ride the emotional roller coaster. Maternal Instincts Let your inner wisdom guide you through childbirth. Comfort Zone Ten ways to relieve labor pain naturally; plus information about pain-relief medication. Common medical interventions you should know about: cesarean birth, induction and episiotomy. The facts about induction: why it’s best to let baby pick his own birthday; signs of labor. 20 Intervention Intelligence 22 The Waiting Game Get the Official Guide Building confidence for pregnancy, birth and beyond The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence is the first and only book endorsed by Lamaze International. Order your copy today! Visit lamaze.org/book or call 877-952-6293. Also available at bookstores nationwide. PHOTO: ANGELA COPPOLA; STYLIST: KEVIN LENNOX; MODEL: CLAUDIA ROCAFORT 10 23 The Lamaze Philosophy: Parenting 24 Nursing School 26 Sleep Tight 11 The Lamaze Philosophy: Birth All the basics about breastfeeding; also, a latching-on demo. How to decide if your baby should sleep alone or with you; five secrets to soothing your infant. Straight talk for parents on the realities of caring for a newborn. 12 14 15 Labor Day A step-by-step guide to help prepare you for childbirth. Stand By Me Decide on a birth team (and possibly a doula) to serve as your support system. Position Statement The pros and cons of 11 labor positions. 28 Bringing Up Baby 31 Mommy Diaries Four moms share their memories of labor and birth. http://lamaze.org/book
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