Unassisted Childbirth by Laura Kaplan Shanley ISBN 13: 9780897893701

ABC-CLIO, LLC, 1993. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

ABC-CLIO, LLC, 1993. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged.

J F Bergin & Garvey, 1994. First edition. Hard cover. Very Good/No Dustjacket. Inscribed "4/99 To Alicia, Edward & little one - with much love Laura Shanley". "Laura and her husband delivered their first child without the aid of a doctor or midwife. Laura alone delivered the next three children, assisted by her belief that giving birth was a natural process for which a woman's body had been well designed. Therefore, she saw no need to involve the medical establishment. Her personal birth experiences confirmed her belief, and subsequent research has convinced her that with the proper mindset delivering one's own baby is the safest, most fulfilling way to give birth. Tribal women and animals can help show the way, if one is humble enough to learn from them. Shanley gives numerous references, both historical and contemporary, to support her theory. She tells of her own experiences in childbirth as well as those of other women who have given birth without medical… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.