Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering

Dr. Sarah Buckley provides convincing evidence that natural choices in pregnancy and birth can establish parent-infant attachment.

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering is written by family physician, Sarah Buckley. Buckley uses her experience as a doctor and a mother to teach audiences about natural pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The book advocates for unmedicated and homebirth giving science and suggestions for achieving a safe and satisfying pregnancy and birth. One section I found particularly important was the information on ultrasounds in pregnancy. Giving the mother the skills and information to speak to her practitioner about medical topics in the prenatal stage, Buckley empowers the reader to make decisions that are right for their families. For mothers who choose or require highly medicalized prenatal care, this book may help them understand how the choices they make can affect attachment to their babies. The book also includes a section on breastfeeding and cosleeping.

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