Six Practical Lessons for an Easier Childbirth: The Classic Book on the Lamaze Method

I first read this book 31 years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child. My Lamaze instructor had recommended it to us. It was fantastic! It explains the childbirth process so well, and it includes the various breathing techniques for each stage of labor and delivery. I give this to family members who are pregnant, including my daughter who is due in Feb. '06. I cannot say enough about this book!!

This book gave me the tools necessary to cope with and overcome the pain of labor, and deliver naturally without any intervention of any kind. My nurses were very impressed with the way I handled labor, and wanted to read and recommend this book, as well. The book was short, sweet, and very practical. I also enjoyed the personality of the writer coming through--like your own mothering doula, at a fraction of the cost. I highly recommend this book.

There are so many great things about this book! It is concise and to the point. Unlike other birthing books that spend hundreds of pages focusing on all the obscure complications that could occur during childbirth, "Six Practical Lessons" discusses what happens during a more common healthy birth. This makes it easier to understand and more helpful.My husband and I had the privilege of taking Lamaze classes with Elisabeth Bing, and we found this book to be a great supplement for her classes. She is one of the pioneers of the Lamaze method here in the United States and a co-founder of Lamaze International."Six Practical Lessons" explains what exactly happens during labor, demonstrates exercises for you and your partner to prepare for labor, and goes over relaxation and breathing techniques. It also contains helpful illustrations and photographs. Also, by going over the history of Lamaze it helps explain and understand why this method works so well.