The Alexander Technique Birth Book: A Guide to Better Pregnancy, Natural Childbirth and Parenthood

by Ilana Machover, Jonathan Drake

Book by Machover, Ilana, Drake, Angela, Drake, Jonathan

179 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, there is lovely advice in this book for approaching birth with acute bodily awareness (specifically the Alexander Technique). But if you have never had an Alexander lesson, or don't plan to, you'd get only minimal benefit from it. I would be happier if I were reading this and still having regular AT lessons--comments like "Your teacher will show you how to..." abound. It does serve as a solid refresher, though, for one who has a couple years of lessons in her past. Also, amusement bonus: *ridiculous* outfits on the pregnant models--basically unitards with blouses underneath? It's inexplicable.

[Laura Stiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great overview of the Alexander Technique (simple movesments to ease physical strain). A little slow starting, but half-way through it was a GREAT description of childbirth along with cooping techniques.