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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Format: TradePaperback
Author: Balaskas, Janet
ISBN: 9781558320383
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 9.11 x 0.77
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Year: 1992

Active Birth - Revised Edition: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally

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