Anne Vondruska

I Watched My Brother Being Born: Including Children at Birth Anne Vondruska

Marc Notes: Cover title.; Includes bibliographical references. Publisher Marketing: This book has great color pictures that compliment the story of a baby being born in water at home. The whole family is involved in the great miracle of bringing a new baby into this world. The event takes place in their home, and storyteller is a seven year old girl named Katarina. Her brother Magnus who is five years old and Katarina get to help out and watch as their baby brother is being born. There is lots of anticipation and wonder. When the baby finally arrives Katarina and Magnus got to watch the birth, and they cut the umbilicus cord. Soon after the baby was born, he was held and loved, not only by his Mommy and Daddy, but also by his big brother and big sister. This is a wonderful book for anyone that works with expectant parents, (midwifes, Obstetricians, doulas, child-birth educators, expectant parents and also children of all ages).