Natural Pregnancy: A Practical, Holistic Guide to Wellbeing from Conception to Birth [Paperback]

Janet Balaskas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 1990

Pregnancy is a time of great physical change. It can also be an exciting period of emotional growth and personal discovery. In these months, a woman can improve her own health and vitality, and positively influence the development of her unborn child. For all expectant mothers, Natural Pregnancy is a refreshingly clear and simple guide to an enjoyable pregnancy. It contains valuable guidance on emotional preparation for birth and motherhood, as well as information on how to achieve wellbeing through a balanced diet and the regular practice of breathing, meditation, yoga and massage. Natural Pregnancy introduces and encourages the use of natural therapies as a safe and effective means of achieving a problem-free pregnancy, and includes a fully comprehensive section on self-help and professional treatments for many common problems that can arise during pregnancy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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

About the Author

Janet Balaskas is a teacher, lecturer and internationally renowned campaigner for women's rights in childbirth. She has helped to bring about major changes in prenatal education and maternity practices. Founder of the Active Birth Movement and Director of the Active Birth Centre in London, Janet teaches yoga and preparation for birth and parenthood.

Gayle Peterson, MSW, LCSW, specializes in perinatal psychology and family development. She is the author of Birthing Normally, and coauthor of Pregnancy as Healing and Cesarean Birth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Interlink Pub Group (March 30, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940793431
• ISBN-13: 978-0940793439
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,491,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pregnant? This books essential reading, a little gem, February 27, 2001

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This review is from: Natural Pregnancy: A Practical, Holistic Guide to Wellbeing from Conception to Birth (Paperback)

Reading this book made a huge difference to my pregnancy. It really helped me cope with all of the minor aches, pains and ailments that my doctor just brushed off as being part of pregnancy. I found the yoga and natural therapies particulalry invaluable. This book was a real eye opener. I didn't realise that these resources were available. I aslo read Janet Balaskas's other books, 'New Active Birth' and ' The Encylopedia of Pregnancy and Birth'. The wisdom and practical information contained on these pages is a gift to women the world over.

3.0 out of 5 stars disappointing - New Active Birth is much better, July 19, 2011

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This review is from: Natural Pregnancy: A Practical, Holistic Guide to Wellbeing from Conception to Birth (Paperback)

I was quite disapointed with this book. I already have "the New Active Birth" and found it much more informative. (I highly recommend that one!)

There is a lot of repetition between the two - I was hoping for more detail on things like aromatherapy in pregnancy, but most of the information was very high level and didn't include much detail.

I'd recommend getting "The New Active Birth", and Janet's "Yoga for Pregnancy" CD and booklet set is also very good, but I don't think this one provides enough extra information to be worth bothering with, personally.