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The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

By: Marie Louise
Narrated by: Marie Louise
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead.

Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months.

As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including -

- How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born

- The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour

- Incredible facts about breast milk

Packed with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!

©2020 Marie Louise (P)2020 Penguin Audio Sexual & Reproductive Health Pregnancy Sexual Health Midwife
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Loved this book. It was like listening to an old friend. The advice and stories we interesting and relevant. I also like that author backed her points with current evidence based practice. I would highly recommend it for First Time Mums.

Easy to listen to

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Lots of good little insights for absolute beginner Mums. Got lots out of it and highly recommend.

Well worth the read

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I'm not currently pregnant or actively trying so I'm not the key target audience but this book was incredibly informative. I learned so much about the human body that I wish was taught more widespread. As someone not initiated to motherhood it answers so many questions I'd be too scared to ask. It also made me feel a lot more positive and prepared for a future pregnancy and birth. I found there are so many more options available than I would have imagined.

So informative!

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I so enjoyed listening to Marie!! She 90% covered important matters that worries moms or mom to be's. I loved the practical advices she gives. Her voice is giving listener confidence and calming at the same time. Highly recommend!

Exceptional

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As a first time mum I found this book really useful.
It provided a lot of great information that doesn't get covered during your appointments. I will be going back to various sections as I continue to make plans and progress through my pregnancy.
Marie's voice is really easy to listen to.

Great resource and nicely narrated

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I have listened to a few audio books at this point in regards to birth.
Most have basic information and don’t go into deep detail.
I found that even though this book revisited almost things I have learnt about it taught me something new or went deep into the topic.

Extremely informative

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loved it. must have for first time mom's. informative and easy to listen to. would recommend

love it

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Informative and detailed while also being caring and compassionate; everything I needed in a baby book. Having read/listened to a few baby books already, this was my favourite.

Best baby book I've read so far

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Covers pretty much everything from pregnancy to birth and the early years. I appreciated the first chapter reassuring me. My symptoms were normal and to not be hard on myself. I feel like I will be re-reading this one at least a couple times! So many good nuggets of useful and relevant information. Would highly recommend to all expecting mothers.

Best pregnancy book, I’ve read so far

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If you have any background in healthcare, don't bother. I was expecting evidence based and specific pregnancy/birth advice, but the majority of the content is anecdotal opinion.
(A study of only 10 participants is not useful research worth including)

Lots of discussion about basic relaxation techniques and diet choices that any health educated person (and most lay people) should already know.

Vague and wishy washy

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