Preparing for Birth: Fathers by Andrea Robertson

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4th Edition Australia - first published in 1999; 32pages; 27.5 x 20 cms;

Index to this page:

Table of Contents; About the Author; Book Reviews

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: So you are going to be a father! (p.3); Chapter 2: Choosing the best maternity care for your family (p.5); Chapter 3: Being prepared (p.10); Chapter 4: Troubleshooting: problems in pregnancy, problems in labour, problems after birth (p.11); Chapter 5: At the end of the day (p.32)

About the Author:

Andrea is a childbirth educator. She has written Empowering Women; Your Childbirth Education Classes; The Midwife Companion; Preparing for Birth: Mothers and this book Preparing for Birth: Fathers. Andrea lives in Sydney, Australia.

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Book Reviews:

A set of pre-natal class notes especially for fathers. Designed to complement the information in the companion book Preparing for Birth: Mothers, this booklet provides essential details useful for decisions made in pregnancy, such as choosing a birth place and caregivers, options in health care and preparing to become a father. A section on "Troubleshooting" offers practical guidance for supporting the labouring woman in a special "easy-find" format designed for quick reference at the time.

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