--- product_id: 52938497 title: "Active Birth - Revised Edition: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non)" price: "€ 49.55" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/52938497-active-birth-revised-edition-the-new-approach-to-giving-birth store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Active Birth - Revised Edition: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non) **Price:** € 49.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Active Birth - Revised Edition: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non) - **How much does it cost?** € 49.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/52938497-active-birth-revised-edition-the-new-approach-to-giving-birth) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description It's time to empower yourself and just say no to giving birth passively. This is the book that has revolutionized childbirth, turning birthing mothers from subdued and passive "patients" to active and empowered owners of their childbirth experience. Janet Balaskas started a movement of women who refused to give birth lying down and she has been teaching women about "active birth” ever since. She emphasizes the importance of movement during labor, the wide range of options and positions for delivery itself, and the many natural alternatives to heavy sedation and other medical interventions. Her book is eminently useful whether you are planning to give birth in a hospital, a free-standing birth center, or at home. If such options as water birth or hypno-birthing are appealing to you, this is an essential book; at the same time, it is non-judgmental and encourages you to give birth in whatever manner and position you see fit. It covers: Exercises for pregnancy, to prepare you optimally for childbirth Massage and yoga during labor Labor and birthing positions that maximize your comfort and encourage efficient contractions Essential tips for birth partners, spouses, doulas, and other attendants Relaxation and recovery exercises, for the postpartum period Janet Balaskas shows you how to prepare for and experience a truly natural, joyful, and empowering birth. Review: Fantastic book for taking control of your birth - Having been to some active birth yoga sessions, I wanted to read more about active birth. Some of what is written is a little on the heavy, 'trying to shock' side, but so much of it makes sense - from an upright (as opposed to lying down) position, to useful movements to help with pain, circulation etc, its a really amazing way to help you to feel as though you are in control of your birth, with the doctors there to support you when you want them to. I really do recommend mothers to be read this - haven't given birth yet, but I'm glad I've found this as its made me feel a lot more prepared, aware of my options and empowered to ask for what I would like. Review: Great little guide - As a student midwife I know that an active birth is great but not encouraged that often in my trust. This book was really helpful and insightful for my essay on active birth and it's encouragement by midwives. If you are looking to get this book as a fellow student I recommend it and if you are looking to get this book as a pregnant woman wishing to find out more about active birth to make an informed choice for your birth plan, I also recommend. *And recommend being active and upright during labour and the birth! :)* ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 375,943 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 32 in Pregnancy & Exercise 637 in Baby Development 766 in Pregnancy & Childbirth | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 541 Reviews | ## Images ![Active Birth - Revised Edition: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QsNWUDAmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book for taking control of your birth *by M***. on 13 January 2014* Having been to some active birth yoga sessions, I wanted to read more about active birth. Some of what is written is a little on the heavy, 'trying to shock' side, but so much of it makes sense - from an upright (as opposed to lying down) position, to useful movements to help with pain, circulation etc, its a really amazing way to help you to feel as though you are in control of your birth, with the doctors there to support you when you want them to. I really do recommend mothers to be read this - haven't given birth yet, but I'm glad I've found this as its made me feel a lot more prepared, aware of my options and empowered to ask for what I would like. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little guide *by H***H on 12 February 2019* As a student midwife I know that an active birth is great but not encouraged that often in my trust. This book was really helpful and insightful for my essay on active birth and it's encouragement by midwives. If you are looking to get this book as a fellow student I recommend it and if you are looking to get this book as a pregnant woman wishing to find out more about active birth to make an informed choice for your birth plan, I also recommend. *And recommend being active and upright during labour and the birth! :)* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book if you planning on giving birth naturally! Absolutely love it! *by E***B on 27 April 2017* After seeing so many good reviews of this book I have decided to try it myself and I am really glad I did. This book is great! As a first timer (in terms of pregnancy) I found it very informative and helped me understand the whole process of labour, preparation and also what exactly "active birth" is about very easily. Really good read, easy to understand and has a very useful set of yoga-based exercises to practice to help deal with labour. ## Frequently Bought Together - Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non) - Ina May's Guide to Childbirth "Updated With New Material" - The Birth Partner 5th Edition: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/52938497-active-birth-revised-edition-the-new-approach-to-giving-birth](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/52938497-active-birth-revised-edition-the-new-approach-to-giving-birth) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*