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Gilgoff, Alice was born on December 18, 1946 in Far Rockaway, New York, United States. Daughter of Herbert E. and Thelma (Friedman) Kottek.
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This is an Authors Guild/BIP title. Please use Authors Guild/BIP specs.As hospital birth becomes increasingly technologic and cesarean rates soar, more women look to midwife-attended home birth, which "can be accomplished with good outcomes under the care of qualified practitioners." (Murphy et al, Obstetrics & Gynecology 9/98). Home Birth covers advantages, supplies, choosing a caregiver and more."A thought-provoking discussion of an emotion-packed topic."-Newsday
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Gilgoff's acclaimed book has been completely revised, with the personal stories, historical perspective, practical advice, and warm style of the first edition updated to meet the challenges of the 90's. Through careful review of current research and personal accounts, this competent and reassuring book covers all the issues: the advantages and disadvantages of home birth and the circumstances that make hospital birth advisable; the most commonly used methods of natural childbirth; the use of drugs, episiotomy, surgical intervention; breastfeeding upon demand, and family participation; how to arrange for a home birth attendant, how to prepare the house and family, and how to plan a contingency trip to a hospital. This book is a friendly, gently persuasive invitation to look at the benefits of home birth, now seen from Gilgoff's vantage point of a decade-plus of experience. Sue LaLeike, CCE Now that home birth has established itself as a viable alternative to hospital birth, Alice Gilgoff's acclaimed book has been completely revised, with the personal stories, historical perspective, practical advice, and warm style of the first edition updated to meet the challenges of the 90's. Through careful review of current research and personal accounts this competent and reassuring book covers all the issues: the advantages and disadvantages of home birth and the circumstances that make hospital birth advisable; the most commonly used methods of natural childbirth; the use of drugs, episiotomy, surgical intervention; breastfeeding upon demand, and family participation; how to arrange for a home birth attendant, how to prepare the house and family, and how to plan a contingency trip to a hospital; the services offered by organizations promoting home delivery; siblings at birth; pros and cons of amniocentesis, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), postpartum depression, medical malpractice suits, and more.
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midwife healthcare service company executive
Gilgoff, Alice was born on December 18, 1946 in Far Rockaway, New York, United States. Daughter of Herbert E. and Thelma (Friedman) Kottek.
Bachelor, City College of New York, 1967. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1990. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1993.
Peace Corps volunteer, Truk, Micronesia, 1967-1969; freelance writer, New York, since 1969; founder, president, Mother Nurture, Inc., Glen Oaks, New York, since 1987. Midwife Maternity, Infant Care Family Planning Projects, New York City, since 1993.
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Vice president for membership Temple Sholom, Floral Park, New York, 1987-1989. Member National Association Post-partum Care Superior vena cava syndrome (treasurer), La Leche League (leader since 1972).
Married Henry J. Gilgoff, June 12, 1967. Children: Hugh Lorin, Jon Noah, Matthew Dylan, Julie Ariane, Joseph Kottek.