The authors approach babies as conscious beings who endure enormous stress during the birth process. It addresses both hands-on techniques and awareness of how to interact with a baby and what responses and effects to expect.

Based on the authors' extensive experience, this guide can also be used by parents or caregivers interested in knowing what babies need in order to be whole and healthy, and how to prevent problems - including hyperactivity and ADD - that could become serious and require medication later in life.