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Michel Odent presents a revolutionary approach to childbirth, as practised in his state-run hospital in France. Birth is treated as a natural and intimate event, empowering women to move freely during labour and choose their birthing position.
Rejecting conventional obstetric techniques, Odent's method avoids induced labour, drugs, and surgical interventions unless absolutely necessary. Midwives and partners play a crucial role in creating a comfortable, homely environment. The book reveals the clinic's low infant mortality rates, caesarean rates, and postnatal depression figures.
This book offers a detailed look at the practices at Pithiviers, blending personal reflections, medical insights, moving accounts from mothers and outstanding photographs. It challenges the norms of modern obstetrics, advocating for a more natural and woman-centred approach to childbirth.
