Harvard Common Press Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally

This book is fantastic! As a first time mother to be, I had so many questions and fears around the natural birth. This not only answered that but also provided to many new insights. The writing is straight to the point. Loved it!

Having been to some active birth yoga sessions, I wanted to read more about active birth. Some of what is written is a little on the heavy, 'trying to shock' side, but so much of it makes sense - from an upright (as opposed to lying down) position, to useful movements to help with pain, circulation etc, its a really amazing way to help you to feel as though you are in control of your birth, with the doctors there to support you when you want them to. I really do recommend mothers to be read this - haven't given birth yet, but I'm glad I've found this as its made me feel a lot more prepared, aware of my options and empowered to ask for what I would like.

I'm currently pregnant with my first baby. I found this book to be very informative and thought me a lot about natural birthing. It has really encouraged me with my ability to birth. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Lots of good exercises in the book and after it was recommended by Barbara O'niell, I had to read it

The only book I really needed to prepare for birth, it helped a lot!