Australia's number 1 bestselling pregnancy book
'Excellent and empowering . . . a must-read before conception.' Dr Lionel Steinberg, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
'A book full of the wisdom of birth stories. Accessible, conversational and wise . . . a celebration.' Hannah Dahlen AM, Professor of Midwifery
Everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience.
'I wish someone had told me!' It's a phrase uttered by countless women after they give birth for the first time. Here's the book that shares the wisdom of women and their birth stories, so that you can make informed and empowered decisions that are best for you.
The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth draws on the expertise of dozens of doctors, midwives and other health specialists to offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about pregnancy, labour, birth and early postpartum in Australia. From making essential care decisions, asking questions of care providers and managing overwhelm to navigating physical changes and preparing for labour, this book is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. And among all the facts, stats and info is a lot of gentle and kind advice, including first-hand accounts of births, in all kinds of birth settings, from families of diverse backgrounds.
On every page this book reminds you that your pregnancy matters, your labour matters, your birth matters.
By:
Sophie Walker,
Jodi Wilson
Imprint: Murdoch Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 170mm,
Weight: 916g
ISBN: 9781922616036
ISBN 10: 1922616036
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 31 January 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
About the Podcast Introduction Preparing for Pregnancy When Should I Start Preparing for Birth? Quick Guide to Pregnancy Scans and Tests Chapter 1: The First Trimester The First Trimester at a Glance Your Estimated Due Date Essential Care Mental Preparation: Managing Overwhelm It's Time to Check in with Your GP Choosing a Care Provider Birthing on Country for First Nations Women and Families Common Symptoms in the First Trimester Yoga in Pregnancy How Your Body is Changing, How Your Baby is Growing Twins and Triplets Pregnancy After Infertility Miscarriage Chapter 2: The Second Trimester The Second Trimester at a Glance Essential Care Letting Go of Fear Mental Preparation: Cultivating Trust Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Informed Choice and Knowing Your Rights Your Booking-in Appointment Navigating Physical Change Eating Disorders in Pregnancy Pregnancy and Your Pelvic Floor Common Symptoms in the Second Trimester Your Baby's Movements Matter Exercise in Pregnancy Pregnancy and Your Finances How Your Body is Changing, How Your Baby is Growing Chapter 3: The Third Trimester The Third Trimester at a Glance Essential Care Mental Preparation: Preparing to Surrender Birth and Postpartum Preparation Your Birth Plan Common Symptoms in the Third Trimester Serious Pregnancy Conditions Perineal Massage Posterior Babies Breech Babies Preparing to Breastfeed Preparing to Formula Feed Zwischen: The Last Days of Pregnancy How Your Baby is Growing Premature Birth Chapter 4: Labour and Birth Physiological Birth Create a Low-stress Birth Setting and Keep Oxytocin Flowing Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle When Your Waters Break Stages of Labour Contractions, Your Cervix and the Positive Feedback Loop Monitoring During Labour The Pain-relief Steps Tears, Grazes and Episiotomies Vaginal Breech Birth Instrumental Birth - Forceps and Vacuum How to Support a Woman in Labour Induction Third Stage Caesarean Birth and Recovery Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) After Birth Stillbirth and Early Infant Loss Chapter 5: Early Postpartum Early Postpartum at a Glance Essential Care Postpartum Bleeding Preventing and Treating Mastitis Take Good Care Glossary Acknowledgements Resources Notes Index
Sophie Walker is the founder of Australian Birth Stories, which includes the #1 podcast for birth and postpartum advice (10m+ downloads) and an online education hub offering support and guidance from pre-conception through to the first 12 months. She has a master's degree in public health, is a mum of three and is passionate about empowering women on their journey into motherhood. Jodi Wilson is a writer and prenatal yoga teacher who works alongside Sophie on the Australian Birth Stories podcast. This is her second book.
Reviews for The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
'Excellent and empowering. A must-read before conception' Dr Lionel Steinberg, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 'A book full of the wisdom of birth stories. Accessible, conversational and wise . . . a celebration.' Hannah Dahlen AM, Professor of Midwifery
