Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Part 1 Empowered Pregnancy
Chapter 1 Variations of Normal: First Trimester Without Fear 3
Chapter 2 Advocating for Yourself: Second Trimester Without Fear 21
Chapter 3 Your Body Is Amazing, Your Baby Is Wise: Third Trimester Without Fear 39
Part 2 Options, Support, and Respect: Labor and Birth
Chapter 4 Variations of Normal Are Normal: Hospital Birth Without Fear 57
Chapter 5 All Warriors Have Scars: Cesarean Without Fear 73
Chapter 6 Vaginas Do Open, Babies Do Come Out: VBAC Without Fear 87
Chapter 7 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know-About Home Birth But Were Afraid to Ask: Home Birth Without Fear 97
Chapter 8 When Your Destination Requires a Detour: Backup Plans Without Fear 121
Part 3 Taking Back Postpartum
Chapter 9 Postpartum Without Fear 131
Chapter 10 You Do You, Boo: Self-Love Without Fear 155
Chapter 11 Cracked Nipples, Inverted Nipples, and Bottle Nipples: Feeding Without Fear 169
Chapter 12 You Are Not Alone: Mental Health Without Fear 187
Chapter 13 Hey, I Remember You: Sex and Intimacy Without Fear 199
Conclusion: The Self-Love Generation 213
Birth Without Fear Harmony Circle Guide 216
Questions for Care Providers and Birth Plan Templates 221
Glossary 231
Notes 241
Recommended Resources 243
Acknowledgments 247
Index 251
About the Author 265
About the Author of Partner Point of View 266