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by Grantly Dick-Read (Author), Michel Odent (Author) "Before we embark upon this rather hazardous voyage - the description of a new approach to obstetrics - it may be well to outline briefly..." (more)
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Seminal - a classic insight into labour and birth.

Ina May Gaskin, author of Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the greatest, most beneficial book I have ever read., 11 Feb 2007
By J. Keene (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews
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I was recommended this book by my granny who is a retired nurse and midwife, and was completely hooked on it within the first few pages. Grantly Dick-Read devoted his life to investigating why natural childbirth was painful when he believed there is no reason for it to be so. In this book he describes how fear is an abnormal reaction to childbirth, and how this fear causes abnormal tention within the muscles of the womb that should be relaxed, leading to extremely painful cramp-like pains during contractions. So learn not to fear birth to stay relaxed, and the whole thing can be painless. IT WORKS. I gave birth effortlessly and painlessly to a 8lb 12oz daughter after a labour that only lasted 4 hours! [...]It's worth it's weight in gold.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Could Any Book Ever Surpass This One!, 1 Dec 2004
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This book has not dated a bit! I am absolutely glued to it, rereading and cherishing every liberating and rallying word. Mr Dick-Read 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.

This is compulsory reading for today's mothers-to-be and healthcare 'professionals' alike, especially those who hestitate in accepting that safe, easy birthing is innate. Mr Dick-Read held a passionate, richly substantiated belief in woman's ability for smooth, exquisitly satisfying childbirth. This book will stun and excite you.

Oh my. Please read this book! OR give it as a gift to any expectant mother you genuinely care about.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't look any further, 19 Oct 2006
By Sarah Lewin (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is the only book you will ever need to read during your pregnancy. Understand the Fear-Tension-Pain cycle and how pain is just mind over matter. Birth doesn't have to be painful. This is such a wonderfully well written book, first published back in the 1930's and still relevant today. I know he's a man, but if he was still alive I would pay Grantly Dick-Read to be at my birth. God bless him!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best childbirth book I've read, & I've read loads!
The title says it all. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Buying this and reading it in early pregnancy was the best thing I could have done, it saved months of worry!
Published 9 days ago by Helly

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
Every time I read this book I felt empowered and really got excited about labour but every now and then doubts would creep in, it is labour after all =) but on the big day the... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Mrs D

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish that all pregnant women could read this book
This book is excellent. As a Nurse and Student Midwife I had the need to see how could I help women in labour get less pain and this book is really good. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. T. Soares

3.0 out of 5 stars Review for "Childbirth without Fear"
Grantly Dick-Read did a good job of describing how the more civilized we become, the more women fear childbirth. He describes why and how fear is passed on through generations. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jamie

3.0 out of 5 stars Good content, but you may find it difficult to read
I am pregnant, and bought this book due to the excellent reviews and my desire to have a natural birth.

The book is full of great thoughts. Read more
Published 4 months ago by EmsyP

5.0 out of 5 stars My new gift for pregnant mums-to-be
I bought and read this after seeing it mentioned on an NCT website and reading the recommendations here. It was the best thing I did in preparing for giving birth. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jane Allan

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thought provoking and useful
I bought this book while I was pregnant. I didn't want to believe that birth was an inherently painful process and I wanted to read more about it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Purple Amethyst

5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading For Every Mum-to-be!
If you never read any other book on childbirth, make sure you read this one. I first read this book before I had my first child in 1992. I was so glad I did. Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. Comyns

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, a Must Read
This is one of the best childbirth books ever written! Many women are indebted to Dr. Read for the wonderful truths he rediscovered about birth when it was highly medicalised in... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2007 by Natural Birth Lady

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read if you are planning a natural birth
This book is absolutely fantastic and should be provided free to all mums-to-be. I always planned to have a natural childbirth and was looking for a book which told me the facts... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2006

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