Preparing for Birth: Mothers

by Jane Palmer, Andrea Robertson

The NEW sixth edition of this best-selling resource for childbirth education programs Preparing for Birth Mothers offers the most comprehensive set of background notes available. A complete guide for pregnancy, labour, birth and the first weeks following birth. Our newest edition is perfect for any expectant parent as a stand-alone, evidence-based and concise book. Every pregnant woman should read this preparing for birth book!How can I stay healthy during pregnancy?What should I expect during my labour and birth?What do I need to know about caring for my baby?With so much information out there, it can be confusing. We’ve put together Preparing for Birth Mothers as a simple, concise guide to pregnancy, birth and your new baby. This book emphasises your involvement in birth and your active participation in labour. Many women want to be free to give birth using their ability and resources rather than being a passive recipient of maternity care. You will only give birth to your baby once. Take your time to enjoy the discoveries of pregnancy and the richness that birth can bring to your life.Preparing for Birth Mothers looks healthy in pregnancypreparing for birth and parentinghow to keep your baby safethe different stages of labour and birthbirth affirmationsexploring the unexpectednewborn carefeeding your babyfacing the challenges in the first few weeks following birthWith 166 full-colour images, concise text, all aspects of pregnancy, labour, birth, positions, self-help techniques, early breastfeeding and postnatal recovery are covered, including a detailed guide to obstetric medications and interventions. This edition includes revised information on nutrition, medical care in pregnancy, waterbirth, emergency birth, postnatal care of the newborn and contraception. This is one best-selling book on birth in Australia for many years - over 500,000 copies have been sold.FeaturesIdeal for preparing for a natural birthLearn when to prepare for birthUnderstand the different tools can you use in preparing for labor166 full-colour 80 Australia 2021

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Jane Palmer is an author, birth and parenting educator and a highly respected privately practicing midwife based in Sydney. Since 1990 Jane has worked with expectant and new parents. Jane's passion is to improve pregnancy, birth and parenting options for families. She travels widely to present workshops for midwives and speaks at conferences. She also manages both Birth International www,birthinternational.com and Pregnancy Birth and Beyond's www,pregnancy.com.au enterprises

Reviews

[Brodie Fraser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this for uni, to get an understanding of what women feel pre birth and how I can support them when I become a midwife! Eeek!

[Prue Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent guide to giving birth in Australia, gives simple to understand information to cover lots of different aspects. Will definitely be using this book as a reference guide and rereading relevant parts.