Mind over labor

Carl Jones

Viking, 1987 - Family & Relationships - 192 pages

In his breakthrough book, Jones introduces a new, highly effective method of childbirth preparation using mental imagery. He shows expectant parents how to prevent the pain and fear associated with childbirth.

What people are saying

Review: Mind over Labor: A Breakthrough Guide to Giving Birth

User Review - Goodreads

Talk about procrastination...my water broke while I was reading this book. I did utilize some of the imagery exercises during labor. The book although still very relevant to natural childbirth could use some updating.

Review: Mind over Labor: A Breakthrough Guide to Giving Birth

User Review - Goodreads

Interesting book about the methods and goals for natural childbirth. Worthwhile read.

Contents

• How to Use Mental Imagery: 63
• Creating the Optimal Birthing Environment: 117
• Selected Reading List: 183

About the author

CARL JONES is a certified childbirth educator and author of the best-selling Mind Over Labor and several other books in the field. He lectures to parents and professionals throughout the United States and Canada about using creative imagery (visualization) in labor, giving effective labor support, and prenatal intuition. He has attended over 100 births, helping couples to give birth naturally.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Mind over labor
• Author: Carl Jones
• Publisher: Viking, 1987
• Original from: the University of Michigan
• Digitized: Aug 22, 2011
• Length: 192 pages
• Subjects: Family & Relationships / General; Health & Fitness / Pregnancy & Childbirth; Imagery (Psychology); Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics; Mind and body; Natural childbirth