Preparing for Childbirth

A woman's body is perfectly designed to bring a baby into this world, teaches Dr. Martin L. Rossman, and women who prepare themselves for childbirth experience shorter labors, less discomfort, and fewer complications. On Preparing for Childbirth, Dr. Rossman, a leading expert in therapeutic guided imagery, teaches you three proven exercises to allow the natural process of labor and delivery to take place while feeling focused, confident, and well-prepared. Suggestions for Working with Guided Imagery: For your own safety and the safety of others, never listen to guided imagery exercises while you are driving or operating dangerous equipment A quiet, darkened place, or an eye pillow, may make it easier to concentrate Try headphones or speakers if you have the choice and see which one you prefer Get comfortable and feel free to move anytime to stay comfortable Let your answering machine answer the phone, turn off the ringer, or unplug the phone Tell your housemates that you d like to be undisturbed for about 30 minutes, unless there is a genuine emergency Taking some time to write or draw about your experience afterward is a good way to deepen your experience with your guided imagery