Do Birth (a Gentle Guide To Labour And Childbirth (new Edition))

By (author) Flint Caroline
Short description/annotation:
Whether it s your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Yet this life-changing event can, and should, be a positive one.
Description:
Midwife Caroline Flint is one of the most inspirational figures in the world of childbirth. Over the years, she has helped hundreds of women give birth comfortably and confidently. And now she will help you. In Do Birth, you ll find out: -Preparations to make if you choose a homebirth -Intuitive ways to help labor progress smoothly -How to make a hospital birth more homely -Advice on breastfeeding and the first hours, days and weeks with your newborn. Having a baby is one of life s most exciting adventures. This book will help you to embrace it.
Review quote:
Caroline''s loving, no-nonsense approach helped make the birth of my two daughters the best hours of my life. This wonderful book shows how that''s possible. Thandiwe Newton, actress and campaigner
Biographical note:
Caroline Flint knew from the age of eight years old, when her baby sister was born at home, that she wanted to be a midwife. Since then she has become an inspirational figure in the world of childbirth. She has been a midwife for nearly 50 years working in hospitals and women s homes, and the Birth Centre in London which she ran for over two decades. She has three children of her own and 12 grandchildren nine of which she delivered. She was President of The Royal College of Midwives, a founder member of the Association of Radical Midwives and the first Chair of the Midwives Information and Resource Service. She continues to speak at conferences, and runs twice weekly Bumps and Babies groups for the NCT (National Childbirth Trust).