Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non)

Janet Balaskas led a movement of women who refused to give birth lying down. She has been teaching women about "active birth� ever since. In this updated and Americanized guide, Balaskas explains how to prepare for and experience a truly natural birth. She leads the pregnant woman through yoga-based stretching exercises and massage practice, and describes the stages of labor and comfortable positions for each, at home or in a hospital. Balaskas has also included a chapter on water birth as well as postpartum exercises.

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