Water, Birth and Sexuality - Our Primeval Connection to Water, and its Use in Labour and Therapy (Paperback, Revised ed.)

'After the historic student revolt in France a period of audacious creativity resulted. The watchword was: "It is forbidden to forbid". We took advantage of this transient cultural folly to do what would have been impossible ten years before or ten years after, introducing in the maternity unit of a state hospital an inflatable outdoor pool as a way to replace drugs during birth.' - from the Introduction In this groundbreaking book, Dr Odent takes as his starting point the world-famous work on childbirth at Pithiviers, where he first noticed the strong attraction to water that many women have during labour. As well as discovering the practical advantages of water during the birthing process, he began to consider the meaning and importance of water as a symbol. Water, Birth and Sexuality examines the living power of water and its erotic connotations. Odent evaluates what water meant in different cultures throughout history, through myths and legends, and what it means for us today: from an advertiser's tool to a metaphor for aspects of the psyche. He also studies humanity's special relationship to dolphins, and the related 'aquatic ape' theory.A practical section on the use of water during birth and in various therapies, particularly sex therapy, is included. This edition of this classic work features a new Introduction.

General

Imprint:	Clairview Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2014
Authors:	Michel Odent
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	156
Edition:	Revised ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-905570-73-7
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Midwifery > Birthing methods Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Specific disorders & therapies > General
LSN:	1-905570-73-2
Barcode:	9781905570737

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