Natural Birth in a Nutshell: The No Frills Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, Richards Caroline

Four natural births This is a common reaction to the author when she tells people of her experiences. Cultures across the globe are so detached from birthing naturally but in this clearly written and simple book, compiled from the authors own experience, with support from her own midwife, Katrina Caslake, and stories from other women who have done it you can find out how you can birth your baby naturally. You will discover how to prepare yourself mentally, physically and emotionally to have your own natural birth, and to explore your options. While 20% of women may need some medical intervention to birth their babies safely, 80% can safely birth naturally. But why would they choose too? This little book tells you in a very straightforward way why you would choose a natural birth and offers advice as to how to prepare yourself in the best way possible, with ideas and tips from a wide range of methods. One of the most difficult aspects of pregnancy is how other people love to tell their birth stories, but they are not always the birth stories you want to hear In this book, Caroline and Katrina share a selection of birth stories so you can hear from the women who have gone before you. Like the rest of the book, the stories are honest, direct and sometimes amusing.