Foreword 7
Translator’s Note 11
Dedication and Acknowledgments 15
Chapter 1: How I Switched to Natural Childbirth 17
Chapter 2: Natural Childbirth is Life-changing 57
Chapter 3: Science-Oriented Western Medicine Has Spoiled
Childbirth 77
Chapter 4: Childbirth is a Spiritual Experience 115
Chapter 5: In Search of a Society with Life 131
Conclusion 153
DR. TADASHI YOSHIMURA is a Japanese obstetrician and natural birth advocate. His maternity clinic in Okazaki, Japan, is known internationally for its incredibly positive birth outcomes including a 5% cesarean rate, despite the clinic accepting many high-risk patients.
“Joyous Childbirth provides an insightful look at the secrets that
giving birth holds, as told through the amazing story of one
physician awakening to the 'Spark of Life!' Dr Yoshimura fills us
with nurturing information that will guide you to claim your power,
release fear, find joy, and birth yourself and your baby in
love.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro, Director of Orgasmic Birth
“Joyous Childbirth Changes the World is a masterpiece of truth and
wisdom and hope. May its message transform the way we approach
birth.” —Christiane Northrup, M.D., OB/GYN and author of the
New York Times bestsellers Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The
Wisdom of Menopause
“Dr. Yoshimura’s courage and vision in fashioning a clinic to meet
the needs of women during pregnancy and birth have been remarkable,
to say the least … So here, at last, is the story of how [he]
reached a philosophy of birth that is in harmony with nature but
accepts that modern technology, too, has an important place in
optimal maternity care.” —Ina May Gaskin, from the foreword
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
