A Brain Is Born: Exploring the Birth and Development of the Central Nervous System [Hardcover]

John E. Upledger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 1996

Witness the dramatic unfolding of the human form in all its potential. Join John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., as he takes you from the union of sperm and egg through the development of the complex circuitry that makes up the human brain. You'll learn about birth, growth, function and dysfunction, and how all these aspects influence physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For easy reference, he also maps out the central nervous system and the functions of all its parts. You'll discover problems that can alter brain and spinal cord development in each of the first eight weeks of pregnancy, and then monthly right through delivery. A Brain Is Born details some of the insults and injuries that can affect the newborn and commonsense ways to avoid them. Perhaps most importantly, he provides an outline of simple physical tests that can help determine the status of a baby's nervous system, including a step-by-step process for treating potential problems through the use of CranioSacral Therapy and related therapeutic approaches. This breakthrough book empowers parents with knowledge to help them make practical decisions concerning the health of their children.

Editorial Reviews

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"Dr. John Upledger is a shining start among those brilliant, dedicated scientists and practitioners who are helping to bring us into an era of non-toxic medicine that treats causes rather than symptoms of health problems.”
—Berkeley Bedell, Former Member U.S. Congress

“I highly recommend this book to anyone who is inspired to delve more deeply into the inner frontier of the brain and our potential for healing.”
—Suzanne Scurlock-Durana, Ms.T.

“This is a fascinating book. In it, John Upledger presents detailed and extensive information about the development, anatomy, and functioning of the nervous system. Yet he does so in such a clear and concise way that it reads like an entertaining narrative, making the information equally available to both clinicians and laypeople.”
—Avadhan Larson, L.Ac., C.M.T.

About the Author

John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., founded CranioSacral Therapy and the Upledger Institute, Inc., in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He was a member of the Alternative Medicine Program Advisory Council at the National Institutes of Health. He is the author of Your Inner Physician and You and several textbooks on CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 1 edition (December 5, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556432364
• ISBN-13: 978-1556432361
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 1.2 x 11.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,452,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for expectant mothers, June 28, 2005

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Naweko San-Joyz "Noixia-ist" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Brain Is Born: Exploring the Birth and Development of the Central Nervous System (Hardcover)

Dr. Upledger's "Brain Is Born" proves a delightful read for the curious expectant mother. This book is designed to give the lay reader detailed insight into how a baby is created and develops from fertilization until the baby is born.

I found this work fascinating. The whole time I read the book, I reminded myself to make sure and read this book when I'm pregnant. Each week Dr. Uplegder tells you want part of your baby's brain and body is growing and how your health and emotions can affect this growing process.

The frequent drawings, while not technical, serve to lighten up a subject-neurology- that would otherwise prove daunting for some readers. If your a super curious pregnant mother that wants to be well informed about your growing baby, you'll want to read this book.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for prospective and curious parents!, March 5, 2000

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Herbert Watson (Clearwater, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Brain Is Born: Exploring the Birth and Development of the Central Nervous System (Hardcover)

I found this book to be an excellent source of information valuable to all parents interested in the brain function of their children. Dr. Upledger has a way of taking complicated subjects and making them understandable to non medical people like myself. I found the cartoon drawings very helpful in bringing humor and easing what could be overwhelming or "scary" medical information.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, June 19, 2009

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This review is from: A Brain Is Born: Exploring the Birth and Development of the Central Nervous System (Hardcover)

Very informative, simple terms, simple pictures that are good for helping comprehension and easy remembering. Excellent for body workers working with children, and those practicing Cranio Sacral Therapy.

There's a bad review of the book on here, and I can see that person's point of view... however, I think you need to understand that this is a textbook and foundation for one of Upledger's classes. It's not really rainy day reading, nor is it a medical text. Nor is it "advertising."

It is, however, typical Upledger teaching style, and for those interested in learning or studying Upledger's work, this one is a great book to add to the collection.