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The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

By: Sophie Walker, Jodi Wilson
Narrated by: Jodi Wilson, Annabelle Tudor
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About this listen

'I wish someone had told me!' It's a phrase uttered by countless women after they give birth for the first time. Here's the audiobook that shares the wisdom of women and their birth stories, so that you can make informed and empowered decisions that are best for you.

The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth draws on the expertise of dozens of doctors, midwives and other health specialists to offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about pregnancy, labour, birth and early postpartum in Australia.

From making essential care decisions, asking questions of care providers and managing overwhelm to navigating physical changes and preparing for labour, this audiobook is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. And among all the facts, stats and info is a lot of gentle and kind advice, including first-hand accounts of births, in all kinds of birth settings, from families of diverse backgrounds.

©2023 Sophie Walker & Jodi Wilson (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing Sexual & Reproductive Health

Critic Reviews

'Accessible, conversational and wise...a celebration.' (Hannah Dahlen AM, professor of midwifery)
'Excellent and empowering.' (Dr Lionel Steinberg, obstetrician and gynaecologist)
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Loved everything about this book. I know some reviewers say it was boring but I was hooked in every chapter. So informative and calming, very much needed in first time pregnancy when life feels overwhelming.

Incredible book for Australians

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This was informative, inclusive and really touched on real lived experiences. I learnt a lot from this book and would recommend to any mother, particularly in Australia.

Insightful and heartfelt

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Loved the narration, the guide through each part but if it needs to move ahead there’s a reason

All you need to know in one place

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I enjoyed so much the book that I bought it, I started bookmarking so many pages as everything is so valuable!

Wonderful book

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great flow and loved her tone of voice. super informative and had warnings for some of the harder topics which I thought was a great idea

great flow and tone

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The book goes through a lot of details on giving birth in Australia including excerpts of stories from real people. Great way to get knowledge while pregnant or planning

Great copy of real birth info & stories

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As I’m expecting my second child, I longed for all the information that slipped through my fingers the first time. This book is a wonderful resource and I’m so so glad to add this to my library. Thank you 🙌

Well written and read

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The reader was extremely calming while informative. Although it took me a few months to get through I feel very informed.

Very informative

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Very boring. The narrator was boring. The book was boring. Couldn’t even finish the book.

Boring

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As someone who was hoping to find comfort and knowledge in the stories of others, this felt like the most dull, impersonal and poorly written "book"

Between the excessive reading of services/phone numbers throughout Australia and the constant breathing exercises, I felt like I would have had a more informative experience if I picked up a random selection of Pamphlets at the doctor's office

Very disappointed and underwhelming 🤷🏼‍♀️

A Series of Pamphlets

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