This practical guide should be useful for every woman who wishes to approachhe birth of her baby feeling fit, relaxed and confident. It offers a simple,afe and reliable programme of exercises which, followed throughout pregnancy,hould reduce stress and fatigue, increase fitness and suppleness, helpowards a healthy, comfortable birth, and encourage a quick recovery.;ntroductory pages contain all the necessary general guidance and essentialnformation. This is followed by a section on "Exercising On Your Own", aomplete programme of basic exercises which every woman can do in her ownome. Part 2, "Working with a Partner", gives guidelines for exercising with partner at home or in a group or class, and includes easy massageechniques. All exercises are illustrated in easy-to-follow, full-colourhotographs, with adjacent step-by-step instructions.;Janet Balaskas is theuthor of "Active Birth", "The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Childbirth", "atural Pregnancy", "Water Birth" and "Preparing for Birth with Yoga". Antheaieveking is the photographer for "Your Child's Development" and "The