This unique book is a complete guide to the prevention of tears during birth and their repair when they do occur. It starts out with a thorough anatomy chapter, which includes color-by-number drawings for you to complete to help you understand this complex region of the body. Suturing is covered, beginning with the most basic techniques of using instruments, practicing stitches and knot tying to complicated and rarely needed repairs and unusual circumstances. As such, it will be useful for the beginning apprentice and the experienced practitioner alike. Many students find that having both the book and the instructional video together allow them to learn most quickly. However, note that the book contains complete information. The video tape covers techniques which are difficult for some to learn from written maternal alone and therefore does not stand alone. Order the book by itself or both the tape and book at once. The tape can always be purchased later if you decide it would be helpful.

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