Wondrous Woman: Spanish for Childbirth and Women's Health

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615693172 ISBN 13: 9780615693170

Publisher: Azahar Books, 2012

WONDROUS WOMAN: Spanish for Childbirth and Women's Health, is a tool to help childbirth professionals learn how to communicate with Spanish-speaking women through the various stages of the journey toward motherhood. The book offers Spanish/English terminology, cultural awareness activities and language learning strategies specific to childbirth and women's health. Six audio CDs may be purchased separately for listening and pronunciation practice through the author's website at http://susannadathur.com. The book includes the following units: Unit One: Prenatal Care, Obstetric Histories, The Physical Exam, Childbirth Education Unit Two: Hospital Admissions, Labor and Delivery, Comfort Measures, Medications Unit Three: Postpartum Mother/Infant Care and Breastfeeding Unit Four: Neonatal Intensive Care and Hospital Discharge Unit Five: Well Woman Care, Family Planning, Gynecology, Culture and Birth A gift boxed set, which includes the book and 6 CDs, is available at http://susannadathur.com

About the Author:

Susan Nadathur is a registered nurse, childbirth educator, nationally-recognized Spanish language and diversity trainer, speaker, and writer. She has a Masters Degree in Spanish and teaching certificates in English as a Second Language, Spanish Instruction and Childbirth Education as well as over twenty years of experience working with Latino women in childbirth. Her programs have been presented at the American Academy of Nurse Midwives, AWHONN, The National Perinatal Association, Lamaze International, and hospitals throughout the country. Susan lives with her family in Lajas, Puerto Rico where she works as a childbirth educator and writer.