We are preparing for our second child and this book was recommended to us by a friend. Granted, it is written a while ago, but the concepts are still relevant and true. It is evident the authors have personal experience of natural childbirth and parenting, which is refreshing compared to other books on childbirth written by people in the medical field. Even if an expectant parent is planning on attempting a natural childbirth or not, this book contains many helpful ideas to calm the parent-to-be or be-again. We especially enjoyed the section on welcoming more children into the family, it is written as one mom to another; a pleasure to read.
I will be passing this book on to my pregnant friends.