WATERBIRTH

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Birth-Movements-Positions in the watertank_Kitzinger

7 secrets of successful waterbirth_Barbara Harper

Immersion in water in labour and birth (Review)_Cluett ER, Burns E.

The effect of waterbirth on neonatal mortality and morbidity

Neonatal outcomes of waterbirth_a systematic review and meta-analysis

The benefits of Water(Birth)_ A Summation

In this groundbreaking book, Dr Odent takes as his starting point the world-famous work on childbirth at Pithiviers, where he first noticed the strong attraction to water that many women have during labour. As well as discovering the practical advantages of water during the birthing process, he began to consider the meaning and importance of water as a symbol.

Water, Birth and Sexuality examines the living power of water and its erotic connotations. Odent evaluates what water meant in different cultures throughout history, through myths and legends, and what it means for us today: from an advertiser’s tool to a metaphor for aspects of the psyche. He also studies humanity’s special relationship to dolphins, and the related ‘aquatic ape’ theory. A practical section on the use of water during birth and in various therapies, particularly sex therapy, is included.

“Birth is about radical, creative, life-affirming change. It is about adaptation on a nearly unbelievable scale”. Mark Sloan, MD