"The Basic Needs of a Woman in Labour"
By Ruth Ehrhardt
"The Basic Needs of a Woman in Labour" by Ruth Ehrhardt emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive, calm, and safe environment for women in labor. It discusses the role of oxytocin, the need for warmth, darkness, and quiet, and the avoidance of stress and adrenaline. The book highlights the importance of respecting a woman's space and the natural process of labor, advocating for minimal intervention and an understanding, low-profile birth attendant. The focus is on ensuring the laboring woman feels secure, undisturbed, and supported.
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The Basic Needs of a Woman in Labour
Year: 2015
Author: Ruth Ehrhardt
Publisher: True Midwifery
Language: English [Translations available in Dutch, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, ...]
Available: Amazon
ISBN: B012JI5820
Pages: 37