Birthing as Nature Intended (B.A.N.I.): A Guide to Achieving the Birth You Envision

Since the beginning of time, nature has supplied everything a woman needs to experience the serene birth of her child. In her guidebook for expectant parents, childbirth educator Teresa Van-Zeller provides proven methods that combine modern techniques with today's diverse lifestyles in order to create an optimal birth experience for every woman. Van-Zeller is a nationally-renowned advanced clinical hypnotherapist who has helped thousands of women discover B.A.N.I., a client-focused childbirth method that teaches women how to achieve a non-medicated, peaceful birth by practicing visual and imagery techniques, stretches, and breathing exercises that prepare the body and baby for birth and help avoid, reduce, or eliminate physiological responses caused by external influences that hinder the natural functions of the body. Expectant mothers will learn how to - develop a birth plan that caters to individual needs
- enhance the natural birthing process by preparing the mind, body, and spirit
- remain calm and relaxed during labor
- ask questions and be prepared for the unexpected. The easy-to-apply methods and real-life stories included in Birthing as Nature Intended (B.A.N.I.) will empower expectant parents to make informed decisions regarding the most precious event in their lives-the birth of their child.