The Alexander Technique
Birth Book

– A Guide to Better Pregnancy, Natural Birth and Parenthood

by Ilana Machover and Angela & Jonathan Drake

Presenting a new and inspiring approach to all aspects of childbearing, this richly illustrated, practical book shows women how to prepare for pregnancy and childbirth using the Alexander Technique. Foreword by Sinead Cusack and Jeremy Irons  £14.95

New and reset edition. Paperback, 204 pages. 186 illustrations, glossary, index. March 2006.

About the Authors Acknowledgements Foreword by Sinead Cusack and Jeremy Irons Introduction Chapter 1 Why the Alexander Technique? Preparation for Birth A Brief History of Childbirth What is the Alexander Technique? Learning the Alexander Technique Pregnancy and Birth Chapter 2 Early Pregnancy Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy Body Use in Everyday Life during Pregnancy Practical Work in Early Pregnancy Chapter 3 Later Pregnancy Movements from Lying Down Movements from Kneeling on All Fours Back-to-back with a Partner Movements from Monkey and Lunge Squatting Resting Whispered and Vocalized ‘Ah’ Pelvic Floor Exercises and Massage Preparing for Labour Chapter 4 Giving Birth The First Stage Using Water in Labour Transition The Third Stage Karoline’s Story Chapter 5 You and Your Baby Looking After Yourself Your Baby’s Development Chapter 6 Our Children’s Potential: Alexander’s Insights How We Go Wrong The Great Education Debate Early Childhood Adolescence Alexander’s Insights into Education and What it could Be What You Can Do

References Further Reading Appendix 1: Labour Reminder – Some Suggestions Appendix 2: Useful Addresses Glossary Index

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