The Birth Map

by Catherine Bell

Boldly go where no birth plan has gone before! The Birth Map is a powerful document produced through the process of Informed Birth Preparation. This document is used by your support team and care providers and contains your informed decisions regarding various possibilities. The ""if this, then that"" simplicity of the written document prompts the necessary discussion needed with care providers, reminding all parties of the pre-made informed consent/refusal for various procedures. During your preparations, you will develop an understanding of various interventions and various scenarios that may play out. Being familiar with the range of options, helps you to prepare realistic pathways. There is no One Way. There is Your Way. No Matter What.

294 pages, Paperback

Published November 5, 2017

Reviews

[Emily Skinner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good concept, I wish it had much more information and examples on the actual birth map, most of the book seemed to be peripheral stuff around it and page fillers. Will definitely take some things from it to put together a birth map/plan.

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

~3.5 stars. I like the concept. The book provides an entry point, but I expected more information. Maybe my expectations were too high. It mostly contains (good) questions to discuss with your care providers. I'll still check out more of the resources on the website. :)

[Caitlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very insightful and comprehensive guide to creating a birth map that considers all the what ifs that may arise.

[Catherine Bell]

This is the second edition of my book. It is also available with an alternate cover, featuring the iconic pregnant woman by artist Emma Lewin: http://au.blurb.com/b/8870947-the-bir...

Birth workers and experienced Birth Mappers will find the workbook version an excellent option: http://au.blurb.com/b/8850738-this-bi...

This workbook is based on Section Two of The Birth Map - The Questions. Sized to be easily taken to antenatal appointment so no questions are left unasked and no information is forgotten. Keep all your preparations in one place, It can be decorated and filled with affirmations, or used to record your feelings and thoughts, along with the practical preparations. It contains an example birth map and space for The Birth Story. This workbook is perfect for birth workers to use with clients, be sure to ask your doula if they use The Birth Map. There is No One Way. This Birth Belongs To You.

The first edition is still available via amazon as an ebook.

[Catherine Bell]

I wrote this book. It is the book I wish had already been written.

The second edition of this book can be found here:
http://au.blurb.com/b/8870947-the-bir...

[Catherine Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This edition no longer available. Go to bellabirth.org to discover The Birth Map