Choosing Waterbirth

CHOOSING WATERBIRTH is a practical text offering self-assurance and empowerment to expectant mothers who desire a natural childbirth. This book is an excellent resource for women of all ages who have or will experience motherhood. A perfect gift for any pregnant woman to assist her in choosing and creating a soothing birthing environment.

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Waterbirth is a natural birthing process that allows a reduced pain birthing experience for the mother and a gentler entry for the newborn. The lower portion of the laboring mother's body is immersed in a special pool or tub filled with body temperature tap water during the delivery.There is a complete prenatal yoga program within the book's pages, offering exercises, breathing, and relaxation techniques. This program is intended to help expectant mothers assist themselves toward an easier labor and delivery. There are over 40 helpful photos illustrating the various yoga poses and sequences. Bertram discovered waterbirth the very week of due date of her first pregnancy. That week she busily readied herself to have a waterbirth. All five of her children's waterbirth stories and a delivery of her sister's baby are detailed in the book, making for a very personal and remarkable read. Excellent photography!! Freelance photographer, Stephanie Gross, was on hand during the birthing of Bertram's fifth child. Lalita Karensa was born July 27, 1999 at a birth center.Residing in central Virgina, Lakshmi Bertram is a mother of five "waterbabies" and a student of Hatha yoga. She frequently lectures on the benefits of yoga during pregnancy and natural birthing techniques.