A Brain Is Born: Exploring the Birth and Development of the Central Nervous System
Selected Book Details
- Hardcover
- Edition: 1
- Author: John E. Upledger
- Publisher: North Atlantic Books
- Release Date: December 1996
- ISBN-10: 1556432364
- ISBN-13: 9781556432361
- List Price: $65.00
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Summaries and Customer Reviews provided by Amazon
SummaryWitness the dramatic unfolding of the human form in all its potential. Join John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., as he takes you from the union of sperm and egg through the development of the complex circuitry that makes up the human brain. You'll learn about birth, growth, function and dysfunction, and how all these aspects influence physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For easy reference, he also maps out the central nervous system and the functions of all its parts. You'll discover problems that can alter brain and spinal cord development in each of the first eight weeks of pregnancy, and then monthly right through delivery. A Brain Is Born details some of the insults and injuries that can affect the newborn and commonsense ways to avoid them. Perhaps most importantly, he provides an outline of simple physical tests that can help determine the status of a baby's nervous system, including a step-by-step process for treating potential problems through the use of CranioSacral Therapy and related therapeutic approaches. This breakthrough book empowers parents with knowledge to help them make practical decisions concerning the health of their children. |
Customer Reviews
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Excellent
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Very informative, simple terms, simple pictures that are good for helping comprehension and easy remembering. Excellent for body workers working with children, and those practicing Cranio Sacral Therapy.
There's a bad review of the book on here, and I can see that person's point of view... however, I think you need to understand that this is a textbook and foundation for one of Upledger's classes. It's not really rainy day reading, nor is it a medical text. Nor is it "advertising."
It is, however, typical Upledger teaching style, and for those interested in learning or studying Upledger's work, this one is a great book to add to the collection.
LMT
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An excellent resource book for development and function of the nervous system. Written in an easy to understand language with great illustrations to accompany otherwise complex functions within the human body.
Great book for expectant mothers
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Dr. Upledger's "Brain Is Born" proves a delightful read for the curious expectant mother. This book is designed to give the lay reader detailed insight into how a baby is created and develops from fertilization until the baby is born.
I found this work fascinating. The whole time I read the book, I reminded myself to make sure and read this book when I'm pregnant. Each week Dr. Uplegder tells you want part of your baby's brain and body is growing and how your health and emotions can affect this growing process.
The frequent drawings, while not technical, serve to lighten up a subject-neurology- that would otherwise prove daunting for some readers. If your a super curious pregnant mother that wants to be well informed about your growing baby, you'll want to read this book.
Excellent book for prospective and curious parents!
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I found this book to be an excellent source of information valuable to all parents interested in the brain function of their children. Dr. Upledger has a way of taking complicated subjects and making them understandable to non medical people like myself. I found the cartoon drawings very helpful in bringing humor and easing what could be overwhelming or "scary" medical information.
Mostly an advertisement; poorly written.
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Mostly an advertisement for the author's CrainioSacral therapy, this book is poorly written and full of crude hand-drawn figures.
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