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The Modern Midwife's Guide to Birthing Your Baby

Everything you need to know for a healthy, positive and informed birth - the empowering birthing guide from Senior Midwife and bestselling author, Marie Louise.

Preparing for labour and birth can feel overwhelming, but with the right support and trusted information you can approach the experience with confidence.

Midwife Marie Louise has spent years working with women and their families, supporting new parents through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

In this reassuring, evidence-based guide, Marie brings together her expertise as a midwife and her lived experience as a mother to fully prepare you for labour, birth and the early days of parenthood, whatever kind of birth you have planned.

Inside you’ll find out:
  • How to support your changing body through pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period
  • What happens during labour and the different paths birth can take
  • How to create a birth plan unique to you
  • Techniques to help you feel calm, confident, and help you tune into your intuition
  • Practical ways your birthing partner can provide support during labour and birth
Whether you are planning to welcome your first or fourth baby, let this book be both your guide and companion helping you to feel confident and empowered at every stage.

About Marie Louise

Marie Louise is a Senior Midwife, bestselling author and hypnobirthing teacher from the UK. She is a sought-after expert and has been invited to Parliament to discuss maternal mental health and maternity discrimination, as well as being a communications partner for Child.Org – an equal opportunities charity for children. Follow Marie Louise on Instagram @The_Modern_Midwife or visit her website themodernmidwife.com for her fun, informative and evidence-based posts.
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Details
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • ISBN: 9781785046100
  • Length: 336 pages
  • Price: £18.99
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