Presenting information on what to expect during each stage of?pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery,??has?been the most trusted guide for midwives and expecting parents?for more than two decades. This completely revised edition?includes new photographs and illustrations, updated resources for?parents, and a current list of midwifery schools. Information will be?added throughout to reflect the latest research on the physiology?of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Combining time-honored?teachings with the most current obstetric techniques, this essential?reference empowers birthing helpers and parents to create a truly?woman-centered birth experience.Presenting information on what to expect during each stage of?pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery,??has?been the most trusted guide for midwives and expecting parents?for more than two decades. This completely revised edition?includes new photographs and illustrations, updated resources for?parents, and a current list of midwifery schools. Information will be?added throughout to reflect the latest research on the physiology?of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Combining time-honored?teachings with the most current obstetric techniques, this essential?reference empowers birthing helpers and parents to create a truly?woman-centered birth experience.