The Birth Partner

A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions

by Penny Simkin

Paperback, 416 pages

English language

Published Jan. 15, 2007 by Harvard Common Press.

OCLC Number:: 145940471

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(9 reviews)

4 editions

Ika Makimaki reviewed The birth partner by Penny Simkin

Review of 'The birth partner' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Wow.
This is honestly a must read to anyone who wants to be helpful when a partner, friend or family member gives birth.
Its easy to understand, has really good and clear action driven advice. It gives you all the tools without overwhelming you or being scary.
My midwife was stoked how knowledgeable I became and our birth was awesome. It was good to actually know what was good to do and not just panic and be overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment.

dvo reviewed The birth partner by Penny Simkin

Review of 'The birth partner' on 'GoodReads'

5 stars

The tone is authoritative, professional and light-hearted.
It's not preachy, emphasizing choice for the mother.
It's not crunchy. You don't really need to go through the exercise of separating the wheat from the chaff.
* Plenty of supplemental resources are offered in areas where the book might not go deep enough.

The tone is authoritative, professional and light-hearted.
It's not preachy, emphasizing choice for the mother.
It's not crunchy. You don't really need to go through the exercise of separating the wheat from the chaff.
* Plenty of supplemental resources are offered in areas where the book might not go deep enough.