Active Birth
About the Author
Janet Balaskas organized the first Active Birth Conference in London. A mother
of four, she has written many books, including Natural Pregnancy and The Encyclopedia
of Pregnancy and Birth. She runs a childbirth education clinic.
From the Back Cover
in an active birth, a mother moves about freely, finds comfortable positions
for labor and delivery, and seldom needs drugs or obstetrical interventions.
In Active Birth , Janet Balaskas teaches mothers to develop all of their
bodily resources for giving birth, to follow their own instincts, and to take
full control of their childbirth experience. Active Birth includes: Fully-illustrated
exercise for a comfortable, energetic pregnancy, Massage for pregnancy and labor,
Ways to create the ideal setting for an active birth in the hospital or at home,
Positions for labor and birth, for maximum comfort and efficient contractions,
The latest information about water birth, and how to plan one, Exercises for
recovery and relaxation after birth, Helpful tips for partners and birth attendants.
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Editorial Reviews
Family Medicine
Janet Balaskas revised edition of Active Birth is an inspiring book. She is writing
to the lay public, to women anticipating a birth. However, this well written,
informative and energetic book should be read by health professionals as well.
Midwest Book Review
Active Birth contains a wealth of information for pregnancy, childbirth, and
the postnatal period.
Adrienne Lieberman, author of Giving Birth and Easing Labor Pain
Clearly written, carefully documented, and copiously illustrated, this new edition
celebrates the inherent wisdom on womens birthing instincts. It also serves up
a complete course of preparation to guide those of us who need to be reminded
just how natural childbirth can be. --This text refers to an out of print or
unavailable edition of this title.
Gayle Peterson, Ph.D., author of Birthing Normallyand An Easier Childbirth
Janet Balaskas captures the psychological essence of giving birth and the spirit
of active participation so important to a womans self-esteem during pregnancy
and delivery. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of
this title.
Book Description
Revolutionary natural-childbirth book by world-renowned authority promotes comfort
and safety.
Active Birth will inspire and instruct those who
want to give birth through their own efforts by following
their own instincts. -Penny Simkin, author of Pregnancy,
Childbirth, and the Newborn
An empowering approach to labor
and birth. -Barbara Katz Rothman, author of In Labor and
Recreating Motherhood
Clearly written, carefully documented,
and copiously illustrated, this new edition celebrates the
inherent wisdom on womens birthing instincts. It also serves
up a complete course of preparation to guide those of us
who need to be reminded just how natural childbirth can be.
-Adrienne Lieberman, author of Giving Birth and Easing Labor
Pain
A revolutionary book, helping women to get off their backs
and find their feet in birthing. -Rahima Baldwin, founder
if Informed Homebirth and author of Special Delivery
This book
strips away the false complexity of modern obstetrics. Read
this book. Claim its wisdom. -Roberta Scaer, co-author of A
Good Birth, A Safe Birth
Janet Balaskas captures the psychological
essence of giving birth and the spirit of active participation
so important to a womans self-esteem during pregnancy and delivery.
-Gayle Peterson, Ph.D., author of Birthing Normallyand An Easier
Childbirth