Preparing for Active Birth Handbook: Essential information for making empowered choices - Couverture souple

Balaskas, Janet

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1508697698 ISBN 13 : 9781508697695

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2001

Synopsis

This handbook was originally written for parents-to-be attending Janet Balaskas's Active Birth course. Over the years it has become more comprehensive. The contents cover the definition and physiology of an active birth and also include information about complementary and medical back up that may be helpful, or necessary, during the different phases of labour and birth. It is an deal companion to your antenatal classes. Giving birth is an instinct - it happens when your baby is ready to leave the womb. For the majority of women, labour has the potential to progress normally with no complications. You may not need any help other than the space and privacy to get on with it, the loving presence of your chosen companion and the motherly care of a skilled midwife. However, birth is an unknown adventure and what will happen is unpredictable, so it's best to keep an open mind along with your dreams and strong intentions for your birth. If you need to combine active birth wisdom with medical intervention, the the information in this book will help you to minimise any potential side effects, to stay in charge and to remain a confident and empowered participant in the birth of your baby.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Janet is the pioneer of Active Birth and the centre’s founder. Her innovative ideas have spread throughout the world inspiring parents, birth educators, yoga teachers, midwives and doulas. Obstetricians have a high regard for her work and many who encourage natural childbirth, continue to be enthusiasts and supporters. While she remains a leading voice in the global campaign to transform birthing practices, the core work she still does and loves is with women and couples at the Active Birth Centre in London. Here she leads classes and courses, and runs training courses for professionals. Janet also teaches across the world, currently in Brazil, Turkey and Israel. Janet’s unstoppable drive to give parents choice in labour and birth, and to provide the guidance and information to enable women to confidently follow their instincts and tune into their babies, has fuelled the global spread of Active Birth. Janet is the mother of four grown up children and one stepdaughter and has five grandchildren.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1508697698
• ISBN 13: 9781508697695
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 62
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible