The Birth Map

by Catherine Bell

Midwives say The Birth Map is "the best birth plan they have ever seen, and we wish more women would do this". Partners welcome the 'if this, then that' approach to support, and report the process helps them to feel included and less stressed. Others have described it as Revolutionary. Birth Mapping is about communication, understanding and preparation. Birth Mapping provides a personalised, realistic and reassuring foundation for this important life event. THE BIRTH MAP takes you through the Informed Birth Preparation process, helping you to understand and determine the decision points in birth and prepare for life with a baby. What is inside? Informed Decision Making what to expect from standard pregnancy care Creating your Birth Map General Considerations for birth, each stage of labour, caesarean, post birth Example map space to summarise your informed decisions Beyond the Birth - what do you really need, what is normal? A glossary of medical terms Recommended Resources and Support Services for special circumstances. There is more to this book than meets the eye. A wealth of resources and support is made available to you, in the free member area on Catherine Bell's website. An optional monthly newsletter keeps you up to date. Catherine created this space as an alternative to social media: free of trolls and data mining, full of evidenced based information and genuine support. This is Your Birth. Your Way. No Matter What.

168 pages, Paperback

Published February 14, 2020

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