Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally

This book is exactly what the title describes. It is about giving birth naturally and "actively." What I like about this book is that it did not lean towards birthing in a hospital as oppossed to home birthing, or prefer a doctor over a mid-wife. Instead, it gave neutral and clear facts about medications and birthing procedures. I was frightened about childbirth before reading this book. Now I am looking forward to the experience!... Read Full Review

If I could recommend one book for my clients (I'm a doula), it would be this one. For most of us in the field, the information isn't new (upright positions are best; being able to center yourself and relax are extremely important; moving around is a vital coping mechanism..), but for many pregnant women and their partners, this information will be new and invaluable. The yoga exercises are practical and simple, and I found... Read Full Review

photographies and explications about how to give life in your own house.A new approch of birth with responsabilities of the futurs new parents.I used it with pleasure and succefully.(sorry for my english..)

I am a childbirth educator and birth attendant living in Australia.I have been helping moms and their partners for nearly 20 years to be informed and confident in their native capacity to give birth normally, without all the unecessary medical intervention that is unfortunately occuring these days.There are heaps of books on birth to buy ,but still I am convinced that if a pregnant mother can only get ONE book-get this... Read Full Review