"Childbirth guru Michel Odent made his name in the 70s pioneering
underwater births. Now, in his latest book, he warns that the soaring
rate of caesareans will have dire consequences. He tells Dea Birkett why
:
Tuesday March 9, 2004
The Guardian
'I have my very best ideas in the bath," says Michel Odent, waving an
impressive pile of medical research papers, mostly written by himself.
That the French obstetrician is creative when wet is hardly surprising.
He's best known for, when working in a maternity unit outside Paris in
the late 70s, recommending that women turn up the heating, turn down the
lights, and immerse themselves in a birthing pool.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,3605,1165057,00.html
Etc etc
"The Caesarean" is published by Free Association Books, 2004
ISBN: 1853437182
Adrian Smith
Headingley
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From: "Soo Downe" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 12:29 PM
Subject: UK cesarean conference for info
> For information
>
> The UK The RCOG has a forthcoming Launch meeting for the NICE
> Ceasarean Section Guideline. I attach a brochure. If you cant read
> attachments, the web site can be accessed at:
>
> http://www.rcog.org.uk/meetings.asp?PageID=125&MeetingID=239
>
>
> all the best
>
> Soo
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