In this acclaimed book, Dr. Odent explains the specific ideas behind his revolutionary birth methods and describes how they should be carried out in order to achieve a gentle, trauma-free birth experience for both mother and child:
- treating birth as a normal and natural process
- dispensing with drugs
- dimming lights and reducing noise
- allowing the labouring mother to move about and choose the position she prefers, including delivery in a warm bath (waterbirth)
- creating a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for the parents and newborn
- using medical technology only in emergencies
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