Active Birth: The history and philosophy of a revolution Pregnancy 'Without doubt this is the

'Without doubt this is the most inspiring book I have seen on yoga for children and their parents

With his characteristic ability to look at the ‘big picture’ and ask questions that challenge conventional thinking

and with clear

Maybe you’re an established midwife but feel as though you have lost your way – and with it the energy to reshape either yourself or the environment you work in

author of Bad Science and Bad Pharma

Active Birth: The history and philosophy of a revolution Pregnancy 'Without doubt this is thePioneering birth educator and author Janet Balaskas founded the Active Birth Movement in the 1980s. Her ideas based on the core principle that women should take ownership of their bodies during birth and be free to assume upright positions in labour have transformed birth for women and their birth companions across the world. In this inspiring memoir, illustrated with beautiful birth images taken by photographer Anthea Sieveking over two decades,