{"product_id":"i-can-and-i-will-wendy-hanenburg-9781517556938","title":"I Can and I Will: Cultivate Your Courage for the Natural Birth of Your Dreams","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's Not About the Pain\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Often misunderstood, women who have experienced a natural birth know there's more to it. The pain is part of the process but the rewards are greater. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And now you are here, wanting a natural birth and wondering exactly how you can do it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eI Can and I Will\u003c\/i\u003e, the author shares her path from having a \"low pain tolerance\" to two natural births: one at a birth center, one at home, both with a midwife attending. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with inspiring natural childbirth experiences, birth stories, and practical advice from over 65 natural birthing women, \u003ci\u003eI Can and I Will\u003c\/i\u003e empowers you to do what you can during pregnancy to set the stage for a natural birth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eChallenges to Natural Birth\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fear about the pain or of losing control of your emotions and behavior is normal; if not addressed it can be a challenge. If your birth knowledge comes from dramatic TV shows, it can be a challenge. Some caregivers have practices and policies that may make natural birth harder to achieve. Friends and family may share negative stories, which may impact your belief in yourself. Being semi-committed and not planning for a natural birth can be a challenge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Just because it's natural doesn't mean you don't need to prepare for it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But how do you prepare for what you don't know and can't predict? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eFive Keys to Overcome the Challenges\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eI Can and I Will\u003c\/i\u003e is a natural childbirth guide that details five keys to natural birth, which will help you: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn your desire into determination to carry you through the hard work of labor and birth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about normal birth, which will reduce fears and allow you to have informed discussions with your caregiver. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a supportive birth team, including a caregiver, partner, and other labor support (doula). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress your fears, nurture a belief in yourself, and create a positive atmosphere so that you can birth with confidence. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about 10 natural childbirth classes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a birth plan different from what you know, so that everyone is willing to support you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare your body to enable a smooth labor and birth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn strategies for coping with pain during labor, including positions that might help you to not tear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through information and inspiration, \u003ci\u003eI Can and I Will\u003c\/i\u003e helps you prepare for a natural birth in any location: home, birth center, or hospital. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e If you are ready to take control of what you can to enable your natural birth, this is the book for you\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendy Hanenburg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1517556937\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781517556938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.31d","brand":"Wendy Hanenburg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45896798470399,"sku":"9781517556938","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_46b40b3f-d200-4cdd-8688-de8dabd08841.jpg?v=1721372351","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-can-and-i-will-wendy-hanenburg-9781517556938","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}