Waterbirth Unplugged : International Perspectives of Waterbirth (2 ed)

It comprises a collection of chapters covering all aspects of waterbirth as well as a look at how waterbirth practices differ around the world. Topics include:* Why a waterbirth? Marsden Wagner, Janet Balaskas and Michel Odent* The physiology of waterbirth.

Gerd Eldering and Konrad Selke and Paul Johnson* Waterbirth and the family.

Jayn Ingrey and Roger Lichy* Technology and childbirth.

Beverley Lawrence Beech and Rosemary Jenkins* Waterbirth and the mid-wife.

Caroline Flint, Cass Nightingale and Dianne Garland. * Waterbirth and the obstetician. Jole Muscat, Michael Adam, Patrick Snora, Michael J Rosenthal and Faith Haddad. * Waterbirth internationally. Athena Vassie, Piera Maghella and Anne Uller. * Waterbirth - the way forward.Judy Bothamley, Joanne Chadwick, Yehudi Gordon and Lesley Page.