sphinx reviewed on 1/30/2019 + 97 more book reviews

Even for a childfree woman, this is a fascinating read. A truly different perspective on pregnancy and childbirth is presented here, telling women that giving birth can be a profound, joyful, psychedelic experience, and not the stereotyped horror-movie scene that patriarchal TV and movies always make it out to be.

Many birth stories from real couples are outlined, and there are even some truly breathtaking photo essays that really bring to life the power and joy possible in childbirth.

Women are not reduced to body parts, here, but are seen as whole people, physical, mental, spiritual, relational. This is a book produced by hippies and this work is really a triumph of hippie culture, demonstrating the radical positive difference that a wholistic approach can make to crucial life experiences, like pregnancy.

The midwives who put the book together also include lots of strictly factual information about the body changes women experience in pregnancy, and how to treat various issues before and after birth.

I'll be sharing this with every woman I know who plans to get pregnant. Really an amazing read!

5 stars.

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