by Frédérick Leboyer · SEUIL · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782020055765
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In 'Birth Without Violence', Frederick Leboyer questions conventional birth practices, arguing that they can be traumatic for both the baby and the mother. He proposes a gentler, more respectful approach, focused on minimizing stress and pain for the newborn. The book advocates for a calm and relaxed birth environment, with dim lighting and immediate contact between mother and baby, seeking a more harmonious and less violent birth experience.
Frédérick Leboyer was a French obstetrician and author. He is best known for his 1975 book, Birth Without Violence, which popularized gentle birthing techniques. He also advocated low lighting and quiet in a warm room to limit the supposed shock of birth,[Reynolds, Concise Encyclopedia of Special Education, 138] and that a newborn be laid on its mother's stomach and allowed to bond, instead of being taken away for tests.
