Talk:Janet Balaskas

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1. Guardian, The (London, England) - January 28, 2004 length: 1322 words

The Guardian: Parents: Water born: A new study shows that birth pools can ease the pain of labour. So why, asks Janet Balaskas , are some women denied access to them? Save this Article

In the late 1970s most women laboured in large consultant units, semi-reclining in bed, strapped to electronic foetal heart monitors and subject to an avalanche of routine obstetric interventions. Of course, any sensible women is only too grateful for modern obstetric care when there are problems. But we only have to look at our hospitals today where, in 2002, 22% of babies were born by caesarean section, to see that there remains a complete misunderstanding of the nature of birth physiology...

2. Guardian, The (London, England) - January 28, 2004 length: 1362 words

The Guardian: Water born: A new study shows that birth pools can ease the pain of labour. So why, asks Janet Balaskas , are some women denied access to them? Below, Kate Clanchy says her NHS waterbirth wasn't all plain sailing Save this Article

In the late 1970s most women laboured in large consultant units, semi-reclining in bed, strapped to electronic foetal heart monitors and subject to an avalanche of routine obstetric interventions. Of course, any sensible women is only too grateful for modern obstetric care when there are problems. But we only have to look at our hospitals today where, in 2002, 22% of babies were born by caesarean section, to see that there remains a complete misunderstanding of the nature of birth physiology...

3. St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN) - August 11, 2002 length: 883 words

AS HEALTH CARE CONSUMERS, WE OWE IT TO OURSELVES TO READ, EXPLORE ALL OPTIONS Save this Article

I've been catching up on my reading this summer. There's nothing like getting reacquainted with the classics, such as "Active Birth" by Janet Balaskas and "A Good Birth, A Safe Birth" by Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer. I've also discovered some new favorites, including "Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions About Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants, Water Birth, Home Birth,...

4. Times, The (London, England) - September 22, 2001 length: 141 words

Natural baby - Fit to Play Save this Article

FROM the author of New Active Birth and Preparing for Birth with Yoga comes a new baby book taking mothers through the first often trying year of their child's life.Natural Baby by Janet Balaskas, an expert on natural pregnancy and childcare, covers nutritional concerns and offers advice on staying healthy with holistic healthcare routines.Drawing on the latest research Balaskas, herself a mother, also explains with the use of beautiful photographs ways to nurture and...

5. Times, The (London, England) - November 12, 1986 length: 121 words

Wednesday Page (& Briefly): Birth pangs Save this Article

Despite all the advances made in their knowledge of childbirth, many an expectant father is still to be found pacing up and down the corridor outside the delivery room when the day arrives. The Active Birth Partners' Handbook tries, however, to lay many of their anxieties to rest.The book contains sound advice for couples on pregnancy, labour and birth, including relaxation techniques, massage and coping with the unexpected. It is sensitively written by Janet Balaskas, an...

6. New York Observer, The (NY) - October 3, 2005 length: 155 words

Woolf Brebner Save this Article

Aug. 3, 2005 2:07 a.m.9 pounds St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Birthing Center “I had to stop myself from crying and yelling, ‘Schedule a C-section!’” said Miranda Purves, 34, the willowy lifestyle editor of Elle magazine, about the drug-free (ouch!) albeit doula-aided birth of her chubby firstborn, named in double homage to her favorite author, Virginia Woolf, and her husband Adam’s spirit animal. Mr.

7. Times, The (London, England) - July 18, 2002 length: 5293 words

When the choice is all yours - Part four: pain relief Save this Article

Whether you want a pain-free birth, or just breathing techniques to help you to cope with the contractions, Anne Woodham details the options available to women in labour Standard forms of pain relief Breathing, relaxation and massage Method: These techniques are usually taught in antenatal classes and many women find them helpful for coping with labour pain. In a technique called "breath release", designed to relax the whole body, a variety of sounds - sighing,...

8. THE ORLANDO SENTINEL - July 21, 1985 length: 290 words

BEST-BET LIST FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH BOOKS Save this Article

Women's health books on the following list have been recommended variously by Victoria Leonard, executive director of the National Women's Health Network, Dr. Elizabeth Nelson, an Orlando obstetrician-gynecologi st, and Dr. Susan Epley, a Winter Park obstetrician-gynecologist: The New Our Bodies, Ourselves, by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective (Simon & Schuster, $12.95). For Yourself: Fulfillment of Female Sexuality, by Lonnie G.

9. Times, The (London, England) - May 7, 2005 length: 428 words

Celebrity storkers - Children Save this Article

Every self-respecting celebrity mum simply must have a baby guru of her own. In keeping with the current trend of having a holistic approach to health, today's stellar mums-to-be are all desperate to birth their babies naturally. Step forward the birthing gurus; the professionals who combine medical expertise with a holistic approach to pregnancy, birth and motherhood.Caroline Flint, ex-president of the Royal College of Midwives and Vogue's favourite midwife...

10. Express, The (London, England) - July 10, 2002 length: 1302 words

The Express: BEAUTY AND THE BUMP Save this Article

Pregnant stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Sharleen Spiteri know how to perfect the fabled glow of expectant mothers.JANE CUNNINGHAM looks at the latest products for mums-to-be BUMP STROKES Massaging your bump with oils is an important and enjoyable way of relaxing, preventing stretch marks and involving your partner.Zita West, author of Natural Pregnancy (Dorling Kindersley, GBP12.99) and pregnancy coach to Kate Winslet prior to the birth of her daughter Mia, says:...

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