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Birth and Breastfeeding: Rediscovering the Needs of Women During Pregnancy and Childbirth
Michel Odent
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Paperback. Until recently a woman could not have had a baby without releasing a complex cocktail of 'love hormones'. Most women give birth without relying on the release of such a flow of hormones. Some give birth via caesarean section, while others use drugs. Humanity, the author argues stands at crossroads in the history of childbirth. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: MQDB; VFXB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 258. Rediscovering the Needs of Women During Pregnancy and Childbirth. 176 pages. Until recently a woman could not have had a baby without releasing a complex cocktail of 'love hormones'. Most women give birth without relying on the release of such a flow of hormones. Some give birth via caesarean section, while others use drugs. Humanity, the author argues stands at crossroads in the history of childbirth. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MQDB; VFXB. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 16. Weight: 260.
Humanity, argues Michel Odent, stands at a crossroads in the history of childbirth - and the direction we choose to take will have critical consequences. Until recently a woman could not have had a baby without releasing a complex cocktail of 'love hormones'. In many societies today, most women give birth without relying on the release of such a flow of hormones. Some give birth via caesarean section, while others use drugs that not only block the release of these natural substances, but do not have their beneficial behavioural effects. 'This unprecedented situation must be considered in terms of civilization', ... Read more
Humanity, argues Michel Odent, stands at a crossroads in the history of childbirth - and the direction we choose to take will have critical consequences. Until recently a woman could not have had a baby without releasing a complex cocktail of 'love hormones'. In many societies today, most women give birth without relying on the release of such a flow of hormones. Some give birth via caesarean section, while others use drugs that not only block the release of these natural substances, but do not have their beneficial behavioural effects. 'This unprecedented situation must be considered in terms of civilization', ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rudolph Steiner Pr
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
257g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Forest Row, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905570065
SKU
V9781905570065
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About Michel Odent
MICHEL ODENT was born in 1930. Originally qualified as a surgeon, he is popularly known as the obstetrician who introduced the concepts of birthing pools and homelike birthing rooms. His ongoing influential work in childbirth and health research has featured in TV documentaries such as the BBC's 'Birth Reborn', and in authoritative medical journals. Odent founded the Primal Health Research ... Read more
Reviews for Birth and Breastfeeding: Rediscovering the Needs of Women During Pregnancy and Childbirth
'Just when we thought everything had already been said about birth and breastfeeding, Odent challenges us anew with a vision that is both provocative and compelling. A book you'll want to discuss even before you finish reading it.' - Marian Thompson, President Emeritus and Co-founder, La Leche League, International 'This is not just a practical guide to childbirth and ... Read more