The way is by getting active birth the new approach to giving birth naturally non as one of the reading material. This item active birth the new approach to giving birth naturally non by janet balaskas paperback 1424 only 1 left in stock order soon ships from and sold by online servant. Active birth the new approach to giving birth naturally frosty romano cnm bsn rnc acce search for more papers by this author frosty romano cnm bsn rnc acce search for more papers by this author first published may june 1994 . Active birth by janet balaskas is a suitable book for anyone who is wanting to have a natural birth active birth is a convenient way of describing the woman being an active participant in the labour process by being active such as walking squatting taking a shower water births etc the book strongly encourages women to stay active during labour as this is believed to be best for the baby and mother the book discourages use of drugs mainly as these can cross the placenta to the baby there. Janet balaskas led a movement of women who refused to give birth lying down she has been teaching women about active birth ever since in this updated and americanized guide balaskas explains how to prepare for and experience a truly natural birth she leads the pregnant woman through yoga based stretching exercises and massage practice and describes the stages of labor and comfortable positions for each at home or in a hospital balaskas has also included a chapter on water birth