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'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.

Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this audiobook 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.

Challenging negativity and fear of childbirth, and brimming with everything you need to know about labor, birth, and the early weeks of parenting, The Positive Birth Book is the must-have guide for pregnant women. A widely acclaimed best seller since it was first published, it has empowered hundreds of thousands of women worldwide to make informed, positive choices about their births. Fully revised and updated, this new edition will help you work out what kind of birth you really want, and learn how to maximize your chances of getting it.

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a...

So, you have just found out that you are pregnant and expecting a newborn baby? Wonderful! In a few months, you will meet the little angel that will become the center of your whole world. You are about to embark on a unique adventure, which will transform not only your body but also your personality.

An inclusive, non-judgmental, and empowering guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum life that puts mothersfirst, offering straightforward guidance on all the options and issues that matter most to them (and their partners) when preparing for a baby. In Birth Without Fear, January...

From Genevieve Howland, creator of the Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, comes a “must-read, comprehensive guide that empowers moms-to-be” (Vani Hari, New York Times bestselling author) with week-by-week support to natural pregnancy. For the last half-century, doctors have controlled...

The ultimate, accessible guide to navigating every step of pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester for Autistic people. Exploring the reality of pregnancy and acknowledging it's challenges, autistic researcher Dr Aimee Grant interweaves advice from autistic pregnant people and registered...

Now, in audio for the first time, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth. The Birth Partner includes thorough information on preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; epidurals and other medications for labor; pitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor; non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; and more.

Affirmations are known to have a beneficial effect on many different aspects of life. During pregnancy, they are so important and allow you to rewire your brain and train your mindset for positivity which is essential for enjoying your pregnancy and achieving the relaxed and calm birth experience you have been dreaming of.

The first audiobook to truly focus solely on the birth of your baby (rather than pregnancy) and without a specific agenda. This is a comprehensive everything-you-need-to-know guide to childbirth from leading Australian obstetrician and international researcher into safe childbirth, Professor Stephen Tong. Most parents-to-be and their support people have little knowledge of what to expect in the birthing suite. Drawing on his extensive experience in the field, Professor Tong guides you through vital information to help prepare for a safe and happy birth day.

In this beautiful book, trained and experienced doula Gabrielle Nancarrow offers comprehensive information about the birthing landscape that will empower you to choose the right birth for you—whether that be an obstetric, midwife, or home birth. The Birth Space shows us how to prepare our minds and bodies for pregnancy and labor, from conscious conception through to postpartum and into matrescence.

Pregnancy is a wonderful period in a woman’s life, too precious to be disrupted by irrational fears or unnecessary apprehensions caused by the lack of simple and reliable information. Pregnancy: The Complete Childbirth Book tells you all that every Indian woman always wanted to know but was afraid to ask. From weight gain, proper diet, exercises and breathing patterns, to positions to adopt during labour and postnatal care of both the mother and baby, this book is the most comprehensive guide on which one could depend.

Pregnancy is a thrilling yet daunting time for many women, filled with joy, anxiety, and countless questions. This book promises a safer, calmer, and joy-filled journey from conception to postpartum. Whether you're expecting now or planning for the future, make this book a part of your journey to a fulfilling pregnancy experience.

Read by the author. The real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and the newborn days from Meghan Trainor, the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind "All About That Bass" and "Dear Future Husband," and, more importantly, Riley's mom. Meghan Trainor has wanted to be a mom since...

Expert hypnobirthing teacher and founder of The Positive Birth Company, Siobhan Miller has made it her mission to change the way women around the world approach and experience birth. Through her teaching she seeks to educate and empower women—and their birth partners—so that they can enjoy amazing and positive birth experiences, however they choose to bring their babies into the world. Siobhan debunks common myths about hypnobirthing and explains why she believes it can make every type of birth a better experience—from a water birth at home to an unplanned caesarean in theatre.

In this antenatal course in a book, experienced hypnobirthing and antenatal practitioner Jackie Kietz discusses labour and birth in the way that it would be covered at face-to-face birth preparation classes. From how to tell whether you re really in labour, to choosing where and how to give birth and communicating your wishes to healthcare staff, the book is packed with essential information for new parents.

The definitive guide to childbirth from the home of hypnobirthing. More than 100,000 copies sold worldwide, helping countless babies into the world. Fifteen unique relaxation scripts to help prepare you for a calm and confident birth. KGH is the home of hypnobirthing, KGH is taught in hospitals, antenatal classes, and by midwives and birthing professionals all around the world. The KGH Teacher training course is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives and is the source material for many other hypnobirthing books and courses.

The first doctor-written guide to becoming a dad. Combines the medical knowledge of a health-care professional with real-life experience. At this crucial life moment, knowledge is power, but you probably know less than you think: what's a cervix? Can we still have sex? Why's the midwife doing that? How do I make up a bottle and is that poo normal? Dad's role is more important than you might ever have imagined, so what can you do to help?

A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion: Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. Author Erica Chidi Cohen has assisted countless births and helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula. Nurture covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby's first weeks.