Preparing for Birth: Essential information for birth and parenting

by Jane Palmer, Andrea Robertson

Every pregnant woman should read this 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 this book 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 Mothers looks

82 pages, Paperback

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.