The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

by Sophie Walker, Jodi Wilson

Paperback

About the author

Writer, mother, marathoner, campaigner. I've worked for a major news agency for nearly 20 years, reporting business, politics and trade from Paris to Washington to London via Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. A couple of years ago my daughter was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and I wrote about it as a means to cope and make sense of what we were experiencing, while starting a gruelling marathon training programme as a means of raising money and awareness. My blog, Grace Under Pressure, took off as other parents and Aspies (and runners!) found my thoughts and frustrations often mirroring their own, and Little, Brown (Piatkus) published the book in October 2012. I am now an ambassador for the National Autistic Society and will run my third marathon, in New York, in November 2015. I am also working on a novel.

Reviews

[Hannah's Corner · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is worth the read for expecting mothers. I personally didn't find the first or second trimester sections very useful as I experienced a really easy time during that period and I just couldn't relate to it. The third trimester and the labour part though were an interesting read.

[Emily King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of all the pregnancy books I read this was my favourite.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant easy to read and understand extensive look at Birth and Pregnancy in Australia. Would (and have) recommended it to everyone I know who is expecting or trying. Also great for partners.