Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth

For years Our Bodies, Ourselves has provided readers with indispensable information on women's health and sexuality. Now we have brought the same knowledge and perspective to our new book on childbirth. By drawing on the most accurate research, the personal experiences of many individual women, and the advice of midwives, physicians, and other health care providers, Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth will help you navigate the many choices you face during this exciting and challenging time.

Click on the following to access:

• excerpts from the book
  
  
• health information on pregnancy and birth
  
  
• health information on early parenting
  
  
• health information on childbearing loss
  
  
• a fact sheet about the book
  
  
• the introduction
  
  
• the table of contents
  
  
• a list of contributors and short bios of contributors
  
  
• a calendar of book signings, talks and other media events
  
  
• read Launching a New Wave of Awareness: On Tour with Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth, Judy Norsigian's notes on traveling around the country discussing the book
  
  
• advance praise, reviews, and other media coverage of the book
  
  
• press materials for the book, including downloadable art and histories of our books and our organization