Active Birth - Revised Edition: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non)
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It's time to empower yourself and just say no to giving birth passively. This is the book that has revolutionized childbirth, turning birthing mothers from subdued and passive "patients" to active and empowered owners of their childbirth experience. Janet Balaskas started a movement of women who refused to give birth lying down and she has been teaching women about "active birth” ever since. She emphasizes the importance of movement during labor, the wide range of options and positions for delivery itself, and the many natural alternatives to heavy sedation and other medical interventions. Her book is eminently useful whether you are planning to give birth in a hospital, a free-standing birth center, or at home. If such options as water birth or hypno-birthing are appealing to you, this is an essential book; at the same time, it is non-judgmental and encourages you to give birth in whatever manner and position you see fit. It covers: Exercises for pregnancy, to prepare you optimally for childbirth Massage and yoga during labor Labor and birthing positions that maximize your comfort and encourage efficient contractions Essential tips for birth partners, spouses, doulas, and other attendants Relaxation and recovery exercises, for the postpartum period Janet Balaskas shows you how to prepare for and experience a truly natural, joyful, and empowering birth. Review: Fantastic book for taking control of your birth - Having been to some active birth yoga sessions, I wanted to read more about active birth. Some of what is written is a little on the heavy, 'trying to shock' side, but so much of it makes sense - from an upright (as opposed to lying down) position, to useful movements to help with pain, circulation etc, its a really amazing way to help you to feel as though you are in control of your birth, with the doctors there to support you when you want them to. I really do recommend mothers to be read this - haven't given birth yet, but I'm glad I've found this as its made me feel a lot more prepared, aware of my options and empowered to ask for what I would like. Review: Great little guide - As a student midwife I know that an active birth is great but not encouraged that often in my trust. This book was really helpful and insightful for my essay on active birth and it's encouragement by midwives. If you are looking to get this book as a fellow student I recommend it and if you are looking to get this book as a pregnant woman wishing to find out more about active birth to make an informed choice for your birth plan, I also recommend. *And recommend being active and upright during labour and the birth! :)*
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M**.
Fantastic book for taking control of your birth
Having been to some active birth yoga sessions, I wanted to read more about active birth. Some of what is written is a little on the heavy, 'trying to shock' side, but so much of it makes sense - from an upright (as opposed to lying down) position, to useful movements to help with pain, circulation etc, its a really amazing way to help you to feel as though you are in control of your birth, with the doctors there to support you when you want them to. I really do recommend mothers to be read this - haven't given birth yet, but I'm glad I've found this as its made me feel a lot more prepared, aware of my options and empowered to ask for what I would like.
H**H
Great little guide
As a student midwife I know that an active birth is great but not encouraged that often in my trust. This book was really helpful and insightful for my essay on active birth and it's encouragement by midwives. If you are looking to get this book as a fellow student I recommend it and if you are looking to get this book as a pregnant woman wishing to find out more about active birth to make an informed choice for your birth plan, I also recommend. *And recommend being active and upright during labour and the birth! :)*
E**B
Excellent book if you planning on giving birth naturally! Absolutely love it!
After seeing so many good reviews of this book I have decided to try it myself and I am really glad I did. This book is great! As a first timer (in terms of pregnancy) I found it very informative and helped me understand the whole process of labour, preparation and also what exactly "active birth" is about very easily. Really good read, easy to understand and has a very useful set of yoga-based exercises to practice to help deal with labour.
G**W
Four Stars
Ok
L**K
Very useful and helpful in preparation for the birth of your ...
Very useful and helpful in preparation for the birth of your baby. It's a little dated but there were some useful tips and information about being active during labour, which I found to be extremely helpful.
M**.
Glad to have read this book. I Recommend it
Great book to read before delivering....second time mum and it changed my birthing experience to the better. Fantastic. There are pictures and even though it is an old book, it provided me with some relevant info.
A**.
Great book
I thoroughly enjoyed how direct and concentrated this book is. I like doing the stretching exercises and I am considering having an active birth if I can.
G**S
a bit dated but still excellent
I was recommended this book by my Pilates instrutor. It very well written and informative and has given me lots of information to help decide the kind of labour i'd like to have.
A**A
All you need to know about natural birth
This book is fantastic! As a first time mother to be, I had so many questions and fears around the natural birth. This not only answered that but also provided to many new insights. The writing is straight to the point. Loved it!
L**R
Great preparation active birth
Even thought a delivery never goes as planned, reading this book gave me a lot information and prepared me for the big day
S**N
Absolutely loved reading this book!
I'm currently pregnant with my first baby. I found this book to be very informative and thought me a lot about natural birthing. It has really encouraged me with my ability to birth. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
M**K
Great book
Lots of good exercises in the book and after it was recommended by Barbara O'niell, I had to read it
B**.
Stepping stone for unmedicated birth
Very informative. Thanks to the help of the stretches and information in this book, I was able to deliver my baby completely unmedicated and stay relaxed while trusting my body.
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