The First-Time Parent's Childbirth Handbook

“During a time when the black birthing community is at an all-time high for birth-related mortality and morbidities, Dr. Mitchell has provided an invaluable resource to build and implement a birth plan simplistically. This is such a great tool for combating the occurrence of undesirable birthing outcomes. Every first-time parent should have this book as their guide!” –Courtney Stallworth BSN, RN, CCLS, maternal-newborn health strategist & lactation specialist“Preparing for the birth of a baby is both exciting and frightening. Dr. Mitchell takes readers through the process of preparing for their birth in a way that is easy to understand and inclusive of all birthing people. I am happy to include this book as a reference for my clients!” –Laila Shad, MSN, CNM, RN“This quick read is the perfect road map to guide your birth-planning journey. Dr. Mitchell provides an objective overview of options to set yourself up for an empowering birth experience. Pick up this gem early in your pregnancy–it will be a well-loved part of your birth-prep team!” –Emily E. Little, PhD, founder and director of Nurturely

DR. STEPHANIE MITCHELL is a certified nurse midwife who has attended more than 500 births. She developed the innovative Intermittent Auscultation Checklist, which helps labor and delivery providers identify appropriate candidates for low-intervention labor and birth as the standard of care.

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