Active Birth - Revised Edition: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non)

Active Birth presents an approach to childbirth that emphasizes the mother's active participation rather than passive medical management. Janet Balaskas advocates for movement during labor and a range of delivery positions and options, including alternatives to heavy sedation and medical interventions. The book is applicable whether you plan to give birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home. It covers exercises for pregnancy preparation, massage and yoga during labor, various laboring and birthing positions, guidance for birth partners and attendants, and postpartum relaxation and recovery exercises. Balaskas presents options such as water birth and hypno-birthing while maintaining a non-judgmental stance, encouraging you to choose the manner and position that suits you. The book aims to help you prepare for and experience birth in a way that feels natural and empowering.