Encyclopaedia of Pregnancy and Birth [Paperback]

Janet Balaskas (Author), Yehudi Gordon (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown; 2nd edition (January 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0356153231
• ISBN-13: 978-0356153230
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read, and I've read them all!!!, January 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Encyclopaedia of Pregnancy and Birth (Paperback)

I was reading this book all through my first pregnancy. It contains so much information, it always had something new for me to read. The book has a wonderful positive attitude towards pregnancy and birth, and is really an inspiration. Childbirth and pregnancy are natural and healthy, and this book guides you through them in the most gentel way. It contains sections about pre-natal and post-natal Yoga style excercises, which are wonderful, and also a baby massage section. I found this book to be truly wonderful, and recommend it very highly.I wonder why is it out of print.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What can I say - it's The Bible, March 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Encyclopaedia of Pregnancy and Birth (Paperback)

Can not reccommend this book highly enough - it is one of the most comprehensive you will find anywhere - and I have read a great many to qualify this statement! It was the only book I actually BOUGHT when pregnant (sorry Amazon.com!)
Excellent birth education, a wonderful reference section and useful 'self help' sections are just some of the highlights. Caters for all your questions - physical, emotional and intellectual. Excellent inspiring and educational photos too. Should probably add that I was lucky enough to give birth at home with no drugs or significant problems - this book went along way towards preparing me to do that.