The Waterbirth Book: From the World-Renowned Natural Childbirth Pioneer - Softcover

Balaskas, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007108176 ISBN 13: 9780007108176

Publisher: Thorsons, 2004

Synopsis

A groundbreaking new book from natural birth pioneer, Janet Balaskas, a renowned teacher and writer. Based on 15 years of working with water births, the book is packed with inspiring stories. This is the indispensable handbook for parents contemplating a water birth and the midwives who will attend them in labour.

This is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of water birth from the leading name in natural and active births, Janet Balaskas.

Introducing a deep pool of warm water to the birthing room – either at home or in hospital – is a good way of making labour shorter, easier and more comfortable, increasing the mother’s sense of privacy and making the baby’s entry into the world gentle and free from trauma.

The Waterbirth Book is a straightforward, detailed and supportive guide for both parents and medical staff, providing all the necessary advice for parents contemplating a waterbirth either at home or in a hospital. It includes:
· the history of birthing in water
· the benefits of water in labour – pain relief, hormonal effects, speed of labour and more
· choosing a waterbirth – other birth choices, practical considerations, professional support
· preparing for a waterbirth – hospital facilities, pool hire, learning to be at ease in the water
· using the pool in labour – the practicalities, what to expect

Full of inspiring stories and black and white photographs the book provides a fascinating document of home births with water from the past 15 years.

About this title

Review:

'Informative, interesting and stimulating...it should be a necessary part of every midwife's reading.' ARMS QUARTERLY JOURNAL

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 New Active Birth, Natural Pregnancy and The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Birth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0007108176
• ISBN 13: 9780007108176
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320