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The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
- Narrated by: Jodi Wilson, Annabelle Tudor
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
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Publisher's Summary
'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.
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'Accessible, conversational and wise...a celebration.' (Hannah Dahlen AM, professor of midwifery)
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- Anonymous User
- 01-03-2024
Great copy of real birth info & stories
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
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- Emma Coneybeare
- 05-02-2024
Boring
Very boring. The narrator was boring. The book was boring. Couldn’t even finish the book.
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