Birth Without Violence

Birth Without Violence A Review by Alisha

Although this book is a little too...what shall I say...poetic for me, it still has a lot of good information.

While my births weren't in a hospital setting with blazing lights and a lot of panicky people, the book "Birth Without Violence" still encourages me to make a few changes to any future births I may have.

Neither of my two babies cried very much at birth and both smiled rather quickly. And no, I do not think it was gas!!! Have you ever smiled when you had gas pains?

...Yeah, I didn't think so.

While there are some things that I may not necessarily agree with Dr. Leboyer, he made a lot of great points which his "research" and my experiences proved to be true.

For example, in labor, being in whatever position is comfortable for you or after the birth, keeping your baby with you is also a must...they are seemingly simple acts, but make such a huge difference!!!

I do not, however, agree with his ideas that the womb is a horrible and uncomfortable place for your baby...otherwise, why would your baby enjoy being bundled up so tightly after birth? It truly is a comfort since it's all he has ever known!!!

I think that this book should be read in medical school for doctors-to-be because they need to know the information which is presented within the pages. Doctors need to learn to be gentle and patient - not to panic - and not make every single birth out to be some medical emergency.

The pictures in this Birth Without Violence will take your breath away...beauty mingled with horror all at the same time.

May I ask you:

Yes, a lot of us think so, don't we? But is this right?

What if birth was meant to be peaceful for both mother and child?

"Impossible" you think?

We say think again!

Regardless of the way we "expect" birth to be...it can - and should - be a beautiful and peaceful experience for you and your baby.

Wouldn't you rather your baby having just been born, come out and greeting you with a smile? Yes, please imagine that for a moment. Savor those feelings and know it should - and can - be the norm.

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