Preparing for Birth with Yoga: Empowering and Effective Exercise for Pregnancy and Childbirth - Softcover

Balaskas, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007166761 ISBN 13: 9780007166763

Publisher: Thorsons, 2003

Synopsis

This is the definitive book in the area of natural childbirth. Authoritative, practical and accessible to all readers, this freshly jacketed edition of a classic bestseller explains how to use simple yoga routines, an extremely effective exercise system for all stages of pregnancy, through the months leading up to childbirth, labour and beyond.

This is the definitive title in the rapidly growing area of natural, active childbirth. The full-colour, new jacket edition of this best-selling classic has been freshly designed to bring it up-to-date with other newer books on the pregnancy shelves.

Yoga is an extremely effective exercise system for the months of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond, helping to relieve pain and discomfort at all stages.

As well as offering practical advice on how to use yoga throughout pregnancy, labour and motherhood, this book helps women’s personal development at the time of pregnancy, comforting and empowering readers to choose a birth that is right for them.

About this title

About the Author:

Janet Balaskas is a pioneer and innovator in the field of childbirth and maternity care. She is the founder of the well-known and influential Active Birth Movement and is the preeminent pregnancy and childbirth writer and expert of our time; Janet is internationally recognised by mothers and midwives alike as THE name in yoga for pregnancy and natural, self-empowering approaches to the birth experience. Janet now runs the International Active Birth Centre in London, lectures internationally and is a well-known campaigner for women’s rights in childbirth. She is the author of several books, including Water Birth, New Active Birth, Natural Pregnancy and The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Birth.

Synopsis:

This text examines the area of natural childbirth. Authoritative, practical and accessible to all readers, this text explains how to use simple yoga routines, an extremely effective exercise system for all stages of pregnancy, through the months leading up to childbirth, labour and beyond. Yoga is an extremely effective exercise system for the months of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond, helping to relieve pain and discomfort at all stages. As well as offering practical advice on how to use yoga throughout pregnancy, labour and motherhood, this book helps women's personal development at the time of pregnancy, comforting and empowering readers to choose a birth that is right for them.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0007166761
• ISBN 13: 9780007166763
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224