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Author:   John Wilks
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Singing Dragon
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781848192195

ISBN 10:   1848192193
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   21 August 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface. Disclaimer. 1. Introduction. 2. What Choices do Women Really Have? 3. Birth from the Baby's Perspective. 4. Attitudes towards Babies. 5. Awareness and Consciousness during Pregnancy. 6. Psychological Health in Pregnancy. 7. Strategies to Help Mood and Awareness. 8. Managing Sleep in Pregnancy. 9. Pregnancy Tests - the pros and cons. 10. Medication during Pregnancy. 11. Environmental Impacts on Pregnancy. 12. Helping Achieve Optimal Fetal Positioning. 13. The Secret Life of the Sphincter - Undisturbed Birth and Pelvic Floor. 14. Home Birth versus Hospital. 15. Natural Strategies for Managing Pain in Labor and Childbirth. 16. Waterbirths. 17. Spiritual Childbirth and Spiritual Midwifery. 18. Physical Imprinting at Birth. 19. Psychological Ramifications of a Difficult Birth. 20. The Downsides of Pain Relief during Labor. 21. Induction. 22. Caesareans. 23. Surgical Interventions - how to minimise their impact. 24. The Microbiome. 25. Babies after Birth. 26. The Role of Midwives. 27. Treatments for Mothers and Babies after Birth. 28. A Note on Crying and Sleep. 29. Barriers to Change. 30. Conclusions. Appendix 1. Nutrition during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Appendix 2. Resources and Contact Details. References. Biographies.

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I love the depth and breadth of this book, the clear honest writing and the amazing amount of wisdom offered to new parents. I can honestly say that it is the kind of book I want all parents and professionals to read, and yet there hasn't been one like it... I just love it. -- Dominique Sakoilsky, Founder of Relaxed Birth and Parenting A comprehensive and compassionate guide for parents wanting to make informed and gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. -- Dr Sarah J. Buckley, MB, ChB, Dip Obst, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering

I love the depth and breadth of this book, the clear honest writing and the amazing amount of wisdom offered to new parents. I can honestly say that it is the kind of book I want all parents and professionals to read, and yet there hasn't been one like it... I just love it. -- Dominique Sakoilsky, Founder of Relaxed Birth and Parenting A comprehensive and compassionate guide for parents wanting to make informed and gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. -- Dr Sarah J. Buckley, MB, ChB, Dip Obst, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering We should do all possible to promote this book and its profoundly important message. Our species' survival may well depend upon it. -- Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of 'Magical Child' and 'The Crack in the Cosmic Egg'

Author Information

John Wilks has practiced and taught Craniosacral Therapy and the Bowen Technique for many years and lectures complementary practitioners on pregnancy and childbirth all over the world. He is the author of four books on complementary therapies and developed a specialised Craniosacral training course for midwives which was the first of its kind to be accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. John practices at a multidisciplinary clinic in Dorset, UK.

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