Janet Balaskas's Books

The ebook edition of Janet Balaskas classic, bestselling guide to active pregnancy and childbirth. Brings back the common sense that is overlooked by modern obstetrics.

This inspirational guide introduces the reader to the health and wellbeing of their child before birth. Offers a "delightfully fresh and happy book offering a holistic approach to pregnancy. Janet Balaskas writes with experience, confidence, and understanding".--Sheila Kitzinger

This book is unique in that it is co-written by natural childbirth pioneer Janet Balaskas and Yehudi Gordon the ground breaking consultant obstetrician who has pioneered the concept of integrated practise - both pioneers of the Active Birth Movement. In this book all options are available to women. There is fi rstly an understanding of the natural physiology of pregnancy and birth as well as an acknowledgement of the huge emotional changes involved in this challenging journey. Then there is also the benefi t of modern science as back up or choice - and/or of complementary care with alternative therapies. Any or all of these may be used as needed against a background where the primary expectation is that pregnancy is a state of health and birth is a natural physiological process.

Discussion and tips for pregnancy and infant care.

massage-- nutrition-- relaxation-- breathing-- simple yoga exercises making love-- posture-- self-help

This guide introduces the essentials of nutrition, exercise - especially yoga - and massage. It also addresses the emotional aspects of pregnancy, and explores ways of acknowledging the changes so that both parents are able to enjoy the anticipation of birth. recognize their own needs. Approaching pregnancy from a holistic viewpoint, it features safe, drug-free treatments for both physical and emotional common ailments related to pregnancy, achieving health and spiritual wellbeing. Arthur Balaskas), The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Birth (with Yehudi Gordon) and Water Birth (also with Yehudi Gordon).

This is a fully revised practical guide to d iet, lifestyle and exercise for a healthy pregnancy, with na tural self-help treatments for common physical and emotional ailments that may arise.

For 50 years, from 1925-1975, Janet Flanner wrote her letter from Paris for the New Yorker magazine. American by birth and European in outlook, her authoritative observations on European cultural, social and political life made her one of the most respected journalists of her day.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book's by Janet Balaskas

New Active Birth: A Concise Guide to Natural Childbirth

New Active Birth: A Concise Guide to Natural Childbirth

Natural Pregnancy

Natural Pregnancy

The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Birth

The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Birth

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

New Natural Pregnancy

New Natural Pregnancy

Natural Pregnancy

Natural Pregnancy

New Natural Pregnancy

New Natural Pregnancy

Darlinghissima

Darlinghissima

The Fourth Generation: Reminiscences by Janet Ross

The Fourth Generation: Reminiscences by Janet Ross

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