Includes bibliographical references and index.

Having a safe, healthy birth -- History of birth: back to the future -- You're pregnant! -- Choosing a caregiver and birth site -- Moving through pregnancy -- Preparing for labor and birth -- Simple story of birth -- Keeping your birth safe and healthy -- Finding comfort in labor -- Birth plans and baby plans -- Getting the safe, healthy birth you want: communication, negotiation, and decision-making -- Greeting your newborn -- Early parenting -- Appendices.