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Midwives' edition
ISBN: 978 1 906619 04 6

Price: Was £12.99 - Now (while stocks last) it's only £9.00.
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Due to popular demand, more copies of this book have now been printed. The second edition is also in development. If you would like to give feedback on the current edition or contribute material or ideas to the second one (due out in 2010) please click on the 'Contact us' link.
This book includes:
  • 142 pages of thought-provoking ideas, photos, information and guidelines
  • 7 good reasons to support women who opt to give birth physiologically
  • Reflections on antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care
  • Guidance for supporting women giving birth without drugs, whether they choose to give birth at home, at a birth centre or in hospital
  • Tips for supporting water births, home births and breastfeeding
  • A week-by week guide to pregnancy
  • 282 greyscale photographs
Comments from a few professionals:

"I have read the book from cover to cover. I must say that I was very impressed with the contents."

A midwife


"I bought this book as both a midwife and a very sceptical first-time mum-to-be. After reading it, I feel quite empowered and am keen to give all the suggestions for optimal birth a try. I have already informed my care givers (to be!) of what to expect. Thank you."
 A midwife and mum-to-be

 

"This book reaffirms my professional and personal experiences. Thank you so much for sending me a copy."

Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at a British University


"I thought I would peruse the book prior to a session to 3rd yr students on control. I must admit I was easily captivated. I found the narrative style of the book easy to read and the stories compelling, in fact I found it difficult to put down. This is a useful book for all midwives and students to enable them to get a feel of a totally different culture of childbirth which they need to support."

 Principal Lecturer in Midwifery, British University

 

"I think the content is very moving and insightful. I think your strategy of publishing in this area is very useful in moving the normal/optimal birth agenda forward. All the very best with your work for now and the future."

Professor at another UK University and Director of a Midwifery Research Group