Water, Birth and Sexuality: Our Primeval Connection to Water

Water, Birth and Sexuality: Our Primeval Connection to Water and Its Use in Labour and Therapy

â€œAfter the historic student revolt in France, a period of audacious creativity resulted. The watchword was: â€˜It is forbidden to forbid.â€™ We took advantage of this transient cultural folly to do what would have been impossible ten years before or ten years after, introducing into the maternity unit of a state hospital an inflatable outdoor pool as a way to replace drugs during birth.â€ (from the Introduction)

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Odent starts with the world-famous work on childbirth at Pithiviers (a commune in north-central France), where he first noticed the strong attraction that many women have toward water during labor. In addition to discovering the practical advantages of water during the birthing process, Dr. Odent 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. It evaluates what water has meant in various cultures throughout history, through myths and legends, and what it means for us todayâ€•from an advertiserâ€™s tool to a metaphor for aspects of the psyche. He also studies humanityâ€™s special relationship to dolphins and the related â€œaquatic apeâ€ theory. The book includes a practical section on the use of water during birth and in various therapies, particularly sex therapy.

This edition of this classic work features a new Introduction.
Country USA
Brand Clairview Books
Manufacturer Clairview Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber new18-20150727-b137797
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781905570737
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Clairview Books
Manufacturer	Clairview Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	new18-20150727-b137797
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781905570737
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Water, Birth and Sexuality: Our Primeval Connection to Water and Its Use in Labour and Therapy

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