The Good Birth Companion

A Practical Guide to Having the Best Labour and Birth

Nicole Croft

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Vermilion
01 July 2011

Pregnancy, birth & baby care

The book that all mothers-to-be should read to ensure they have the best labour and birth, written by one of Janet Balaskas' most experienced Active Birth Associates.

All expecting mothers have an innate capacity to give birth safely and naturally, but it's easy to be distracted by stories of traumatic births and a deep anxiety that you won't be in control.

Experienced doula and Active Birth Associate, Nicole Croft, takes the fear out of labour and childbirth in this empowering and practical guide. Full of wise advice and simple skills to prepare you mentally and physically, Nicole tells you everything you need to know to ensure you have a very positive experience giving birth, whether you labour naturally or require medical intervention.

- Be calm, relaxed and prepared for childbirth - Feel less pain during labour and help your birth progress naturally - Remain confident and in control throughout the birth - Feel very positive about your birth, with or without medical intervention - Flourish with your baby in the first weeks after birth

Warm, wise and incredibly reassuring, The Good Birth Companion will give you all the information and resources you need to give birth safely to your baby.

By: Nicole Croft
Imprint: Vermilion
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 310g
ISBN: 9780091935504
ISBN 10: 0091935504
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 July 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

After the birth of her first child, Nicole Croft left her job as a stockbroker and retrained as a birth educator. She qualified as an Associate of the famed Active Birth Centre and now runs weekly pregnancy, yoga and birth preparation classes and workshops at her centre in Oxfordshire. Nicole has been described as a 'miracle worker', 'a voice of reason' and 'an inspirational teacher'. As a mother of three children all born through very different birth experiences - at home, in water and by caesarean - Nicole has first-hand knowledge of the joys of birth as well as its potential complications. Her website is www.buddahbellies.co.uk and this is her first book.

Reviews for The Good Birth Companion: A Practical Guide to Having the Best Labour and Birth

A warm reassuring guide to having a baby Mother & Baby Expert tips for a smooth B-day Prima Baby & Pregnancy Nicole takes the fear out of labour and birth in this empowering and practical guide Green Parent All the information and resources you need to give birth safely to your baby Families A great one-stop shop of information and ... one of the best how to books on the market Juno