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Another excellent read is "Childbirth Without Fear".  It was written by Grantly Dick-Read, MD.  He has long since passed away, but his natural approach to birth has not.  He was born in 1890.  He went on to study at Cambridge University and became an OB/Gyn.  During the course of his practice he "realized that there was something inherently wrong with the traditional methods of delivering babies, with their emphasis on intervention and the extensive use of anaesthetics.  The publication of Childbirth Without Fear caused widespread controversy, but encouraged by many women who had given birth using the 'Dick-Read Method', Grantly Dick-Read dedicated his life to promoting natural childbirth."

 

Dr. Grantly Dick-Read passed away in 1959, but his book is still enjoyed by many!  In 2005 is book was republished with a foreword by Dr. Michel Odent.  Dr. Odent is also an obstetrician.  He is known for introducing birthing pools and home-like birthing rooms in European hospitals.  I have 3 copies of this book in my lending library.  I believe one is currently checked out.  Stop by if you are interested in borrowing a copy.  You can also purchase a copy online for $4-12 dollars depending if you want a used copy or not.  It really is a very informative book for anyone considering natural childbirth whether it is in a hospital setting or an out-of-hospital setting.