The Depth of Birth is one of the greatest pregnancy books of all time. It gives a breadth of information for parents to be, so they feel prepared for the journey of pregnancy, labor, and birth. But it is also for anyone interested in birth as an integral part of life, and in a society that is conscious and aware. The practices, routine procedures, and negativity that can prohibit optimal birth experiences, are addressed in this book. With a better understanding and mothers and fathers educated and supported, there can be a decrease in unecessary surgeries, interventions, trauma, and reduced maternal and fetal mortality rates in the USA and around the world. The chapters cover primary concerns for new parents, like questions to ask the caregiver, what to buy for baby, what is the best birthing location for us, etc. It also contains topics such as: breastfeeding, the umbilical cord, placenta, labor and birth, postpartum care, infant massage, vernix, risks of interventions, circumcision, etc. Beautiful color and black and white illustrations accompany the content. It is thorough, easy to read, and ascetically pleasing.
