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  <title><![CDATA[Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth]]></title>
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  <default_description>In an age where birth has often been overtaken by obstetrics, Dr Dick-Read's philosophy is still as fresh as it was when he originally wrote this book. He unpicks every possible root cause of western woman's fear and anxiety in pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding and does so with overwhelming heart and empathy. Essential reading for all mothers-to-be!</default_description>
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  <original_publication_day type="integer">15</original_publication_day>
  <original_publication_month type="integer">7</original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2005</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth</original_title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Michel Odent]]></name>
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  <read_at>Sun Aug 24 18:16:03 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Sun May 25 11:33:20 -0700 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[Slow reading, as it is written by an OB during the first half of the 20th century--the writing style is a bit taxing.  I skipped some of it, but all I read makes sense! Dick-Read expounds on his philosophy that childbirth was intended to be pain-free, and that any pain in childbirth is caused either...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22925506">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Fri Jul 31 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Jul 31 14:48:06 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Jul 31 16:19:46 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I didn't really get anything out of this book because so much of the more recent books include a lot of the ideas from this historic book. The issue with this book is that it all sounds so out-of-date. Here's an example:<br/>&quot;Controlled activity of the vaginal sphincter and the static tension ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/65694500">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Jan 31 17:34:41 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Jan 31 17:35:01 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Life Changing.]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14215157]]></url>
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    <review id="19561326">
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[woman wanting a natural childbirth]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Fri Jan 02 10:10:18 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Sat Apr 05 22:28:50 -0700 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[As a HUGE supporter of natural childbirth I loved this book.  It has a lot of information that calms, buoys up, and supports women in their quest for a natural childbirth.  It encourages the idea that women have been having babies naturally for centuries without pain and fear and it's still possible...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/19561326">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="50167025">
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  <read_at>Mon Mar 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[really outdated - written in the 1940s.  I thought the author's insistent optimism that the world of giving birth is changing to support natural childbirth was ironic considering the csection rates are the highest they have ever been.  I wonder what the author would have said about that.  His ideas ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50167025">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="54108035">
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  <date_added>Mon Apr 27 06:10:20 -0700 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[Parts are a little outdated, but even so, the idea is the same.  If you are well-equipped with information, there is nothing to fear.  This book is what sent me over the edge from &quot;maybe natural childbirth&quot; to &quot;definitely.&quot;  ]]></body>
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    <review id="75643483">
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  <read_at>Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is actually written by Grantly Dick-Read. A great resource in understanding how the body functions during childbirth and what the mother can do to best assist the body in this process. ]]></body>
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    <review id="44255460">
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    <body><![CDATA[A classic and provocative book in regard to making the choice to have Natural Childbirth in todays Western culture]]></body>
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    <review id="46124797">
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  <date_added>Thu Feb 12 05:17:44 -0800 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[I am now fearless...sort of.]]></body>
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    <review id="35303751">
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  <read_at>Tue Dec 16 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Tue Dec 16 16:30:21 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[this is a classic work based on dr. read's experiences attending women in labor in the early part of the last century. he found that the more fear and tension can be reduced, the less pain women experience. his prose style is extremely clunky but the content is valuable.]]></body>
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    <review id="29128799">
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  <read_at>Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Helped me understand the physiology and psychology of labour. Excellent primer for anyone who would like for a natural child birth experience sans medications. <br/><br/>It was written a while ago, and may sound old-fashion sometimes. ]]></body>
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    <review id="6283819">
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  <read_at>Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is highly referred by the supporter of natural birthing. But since it is written in early 20th century, the language is abit long winding for me, so it's a bit difficult to me. It's a classic, nevertheless.]]></body>
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    <review id="20730268">
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  <recommended_by><![CDATA[Blue]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Lots of good information, but it is slow reading and somewhat old-fashioned in attitudes towards women, even as the author champions their strength. Still, a comprehensive, inclusive argument, worth heeding.]]></body>
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    <review id="34084775">
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  <date_added>Sun Sep 28 19:40:43 -0700 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[Life-changing, in terms of what I now expect from my third birthing experience.  I'll be putting it to the test in less than a week!]]></body>
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    <review id="19750724">
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    <body><![CDATA[The grandaddy of all &quot;natural&quot; childbirth books.]]></body>
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