The Art of Giving Birth by Frdrick Leboyer
A guide to help women find the joy and confidence needed for successful childbirth.
“Frédérick Leboyer was the first physician to bring an enlightened perspective on birth to parents, physicians, and nurses” * Suzanne Arms, author of Immaculate Deception *
“Frédérick Leboyer, whom I met in 1984 while researching water birth, is a legend in his own time, and we have been blessed with this book--a book that will show mothers that giving birth is so much more than just the emergence of a baby. It includes wonderful, unique letters from women that illustrate each point in the book. Every woman who is pregnant or considering pregnancy, and everyone in the maternity care profession, should carefully digest his words.” * Barbara Harper, author of Gentle Birth Choices and founder of Waterbirth International *
"Short and easy to read, Dr. Leboyer's book provides both encouragement for the expectant mother and practical labor relaxation skills." * Jennifer Vanderlaan, reviewer, Feb 09 *
" . . . includes letters from women all over the world and his thoughtful answers to them . . . reading this book is like feeling the warm hand of a physician who truly cares about babies, about mothers and fathers, and about changing the world--one peaceful, heartfelt, joyful birth at a time." * Keila Swan, Alaska Wellness, June 2009 *
" . . . gives women many tips they need to make the process go as smoothly as possible. . . . a top pick for mothers to be." * Carl Logan, The Midwest Book Review, June 2009 *
“Frédérick Leboyer, whom I met in 1984 while researching water birth, is a legend in his own time, and we have been blessed with this book--a book that will show mothers that giving birth is so much more than just the emergence of a baby. It includes wonderful, unique letters from women that illustrate each point in the book. Every woman who is pregnant or considering pregnancy, and everyone in the maternity care profession, should carefully digest his words.” * Barbara Harper, author of Gentle Birth Choices and founder of Waterbirth International *
"Short and easy to read, Dr. Leboyer's book provides both encouragement for the expectant mother and practical labor relaxation skills." * Jennifer Vanderlaan, reviewer, Feb 09 *
" . . . includes letters from women all over the world and his thoughtful answers to them . . . reading this book is like feeling the warm hand of a physician who truly cares about babies, about mothers and fathers, and about changing the world--one peaceful, heartfelt, joyful birth at a time." * Keila Swan, Alaska Wellness, June 2009 *
" . . . gives women many tips they need to make the process go as smoothly as possible. . . . a top pick for mothers to be." * Carl Logan, The Midwest Book Review, June 2009 *
Frédérick Leboyer (1918-2017) was the founder of the gentle birth movement. He was the first physician to challenge society’s deeply held beliefs about awareness in the newborn, and his groundbreaking Birth without Violence revolutionized the course of prenatal care and the way babies are introduced into the world. A retired obstetrician who attended more than 10,000 births, he was a graduate of the University of Paris School of Medicine, where he served as Chef de Clinique.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781594772764 |
| ISBN 10 | 1594772762 |
| Title | The Art of Giving Birth |
| Author | Frdrick Leboyer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Year published | 2009-01-26 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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