Let's talk about preparing for your baby's birth

Description

In this 'antenatal course in a book', experienced hypnobirthing and antenatal practitioner Jackie Kietz discusses labour and birth in the way that it would be covered at face-to-face birth preparation classes. From how to tell whether you're really in labour, to choosing where and how to give birth and communicating your wishes to healthcare staff, the book is packed with essential information for new parents. As well as practical details, there are also MP3s and suggestions for ways to relax using hypnobirthing and breathing techniques to help you think positively about your upcoming birth. As a useful reminder of what's covered in a course, or as a substitute if you don't want to or can't attend classes in person, this friendly, easy to follow and reassuring book is invaluable for anyone expecting a baby.

Jackie Kietz is the founder of Baby Bumps Hypnobirthing and leads hypnobirthing & NCT antenatal courses in & around South East London. She is also a cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist, reflexologist, aromatherapist & teaches baby massage/baby reflexology. Jackie is passionate about helping women and their partners have an empowered, positive birth and start to parenthood. On a personal level, Jackie is a lover of great cuisine and cooking, regularly immerses herself in a wide range of musical genres and is a continual searcher of new information and knowledge to help further her professional and personal growth.

Straightforward, practical and succinct - this book contains everything you need to know about labour and birth. With easy-to-read explanations about how birth works and what you and your birth partner can do to optimise this magnificent and powerful physiological process, it also addresses the 'I'm not allowed' narrative and equips you to make informed decisions about your maternity care. Being prepared is important, and knowledge is power! You don't give birth every day, so why not make it the best day possible and read this book? Molly O'Brien - Optimal Birth -- Molly O'Brien - Optimal Birth