The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond: How to Have a Healthier Pregnancy, Easier Birth and Smoother Postnatal Period

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How serious do you want to be?: How much information is too much information? Would you rather know all the facts and go in prepared, or is highlighting risks and complications likely to heighten your anxiety? Choose the right level of detail for you. It’s important to remember that childbirth by its very nature is unpredictable. Filled with month-by-month guidance, information on birth plans and advice on preparing to support labour, this book can help dads feel more prepared and less overwhelmed, helping them navigate through some of their own personal fears or anxieties around parenthood. Robin speaks at international conferences, on a range of themes presented in his books. He conducts international trainings for psychotherapists, and for parents and offers private psychotherapy/counselling/coaching sessions. Expert author?: What is the expertise of the author and can you trust their advice? Look for books written from reliable sources of information, particularly if they are focused on a particular approach to childbirth. We recommend books written by medical or pregnancy experts or coaches. Whilst celebrity parent books can be helpful, ultimately they tend to be based on a personal experience.

Ina May Gaskin, America's leading midwife, shares her birthing wisdom in this intuitive guide to childbirth. With a focus on natural birthing, it offers advice and tips to maximise your chances of an unmedicated labour and helps you prepare for your birth experience, whether in a hospital or at home.The training is Open College Network (OCN) accredited Level 2 training (3 credits) and will enable the volunteers to: Actively listen to the needs of the mother and offering encouragement, support, information and ideas without giving advice Breastfeeding for the first time can be incredibly daunting. Whether you’re worrying about feeding positions, the quality of your baby's latch, engorgement or simply if your baby is getting enough milk, establishing a breastfeeding routine can be really overwhelming, particularly when met with well-meaning but conflicting advice from friends and family.

I have Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan by Rebecca Schiller, which is great if you want something that won't panic you and tells you what your rights are in pregnancy, what you're entitled to, etc. It also has some lovely real-life stories from women with both negative and extremely positive experiences, which I found reassuring."(Recommended by Mumsnet user Miller2021) For a really unique pregnancy book which makes a brilliant budget-friendly gift, Nobody Told Me by bestselling poet Hollie McNish is a beautiful read. In this book, Hollie speaks up about the things she didn't know before she got pregnant – from not being able to stomach Mr Whippy to how to stand while holding a baby. This book also includes lots of practical tips and guidance for dads and birthing partners, making it a great option for couples to share. Samantha has been working for over six years, contributing to the field of menstruation by way of workshops, comprehensive online education programs, private mentorship and circle facilitation. Samantha is within a new wave of menstrual educators, approaching the field slowly and carefully with the utmost sanctity and respect; researching and writing while based in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Australia.

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, birth or beyond, here are the best pregnancy books to guide, encourage and support.

Very factual, evidence-based, none of the patronising stuff a lot of pregnancy books have, and pretty balanced views on things too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Lola871) Birth and Beyond Collective do not accept responsibility for individual practitioners. Should class attendees have any concerns about a class, these will need to be raised with the practitioner directly.There are a huge number of pregnancy books to choose from, some covering the entire pregnancy journey and others more specialist or niche in focus. From conception through to those first daunting days and weeks at home with your newborn, the informal, friendly writing tone is both relatable and non-judgemental, and is presented in a format that is easy to read and digest.

If you’re considering starting a family or taking steps towards conceiving, you may prefer a book that is focused on fertility and conception rather than pregnancy. Volunteers offer a kind, listening ear and can signpost and accompany women to services and organisations that may be helpful to an individual's circumstances. We find that this really helps to connect mothers with their local communities. The project regularly supports women who may have no recourse to public funds, who may be very isolated physically and emotionally, and who may be experiencing low to moderate mental health difficulties. Why is community support important? In relation to the management of poor wound healing and anaesthetic coverage along with the additional risk of wound dehiscence in the postnatal period, our previous care considerations advocated the use of non-tension, non-dissolvable, deep double sutures, left in for at least 14 days in line with Chetty and Norton (2017), and individualised assessments of pain ( Pezaro et al, 2018). Frequent joint dislocations, along with difficulties in holding, caring for, bonding with, and breastfeeding can also further complicate parenthood for those with hEDS/HSD ( Pezaro et al, 2020). People with hEDS/HSD are at a greater risk of experiencing shoulder symptoms, which early findings indicate may be improved with strengthening exercises ( Liaghat et al, 2020). As such, there may be a heightened need to provide more bespoke, and practical postnatal care for those recovering from birth and engaged in early parenting with hEDS/HSD. Robin was born in Uruguay to migrant parents. Spanish was his first language, French his second and Romanian his third language before coming to Australia when he was 10 years old.

Whilst not the most detailed of texts, and covering mostly pregnancy and pre-birth content, this is a lighthearted and informative read suitable for even the most reluctant of readers.