The Doula's Guide to Empowering Your Birth

Experienced doula, Lindsey Bliss, shows you how to prepare physically and mentally for every element of having a child, from pregnancy to fourth trimester in The Doula’s Guide to Empowering Your Birth. A Complete Labor and Childbirth Companion for Parents to Be Lindsey Bliss, who has assisted as a doula at hundreds of births and is herself a mother of seven, reveals here all the wisdom and advice that doulas share with the new mothers who hire them. The Doula’s Guide to Empowering Your Birth covers the period from pregnancy through labor and birth to fourth-trimester healing. The focus, however, is on preparing for birth—including topics like how to pick the right childbirth class and the right birthing method for you. You’ll also learn: How to handle and treat morning sickness What things you can do during pregnancy, and what to avoid How to reduce anxiety during pregnancy, including meditation and ritual baths How to assemble the team of professionals, family members, and friends w