Download or read book Doulas' Guide to Birthing Your Way written by Jan S. Mallak and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doulas' Guide to Birthing Your Way will lead you step by step through the birth process, so you'll know what to expect. Whether this is your first child or you are an experienced mother, this book will guide you to giving birth your way. You will learn: How to build a birth team that supports you How to write a Birth Vision that reflects your priorities The 10 things that must be in your birth bag Tips, tool and techniques to help you have the easiest birth you can have Ways to avoid a cesarean birth or how to accomplish a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) How to get breastfeeding off to a good start The best ways to avoid postpartum depression Giving birth is something you'll remember the rest of your life. Knowing what to expect and having a birth vision will help you take control of your birth and make educated decisions should the need arise."