Emergency Childbirth A Reference Guide for Students of the Medical Self-help Training Course, Lesson No. 11

"Emergency Childbirth" by United States. Office of Civil Defense supplies critical knowledge about childbirth during emergencies, originally intended for civil defense training during the mid-20th century. It stresses the natural process of childbirth, giving specific instructions to pregnant women and their helpers to promote hygiene, readiness, and calmness. Covering the stages of labor, essential delivery preparations, and care for mother and child, the guide prepares readers for unforeseen issues, including quick responses to miscarriages and tips for keeping mom and baby safe and healthy during a crisis. It also highlights the need to have an emergency kit ready to handle difficult births in challenging times.