Pregnancy and Birth

This book is truly brilliant - informative, inclusive, accessible and full of personality. * Laura Dockrill, writer, illustrator and author of What Have I Done * This book is incredible. It's informative, thoughtful, inclusive, and considerate of all birthing people. I love the connections to artists and poets and takes into account all schools of thought around pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I would absolutely recommend this book to my birth clients. * Nicole Gonzales, midwife, and indigenous maternal health advocate from the Navajo Nation * A wise, inclusive, and truly comprehensive guide to pregnancy and birthing. How I wish this book had existed before I had my babies! * Teresa Wong, author of Dear Scarlet: The Story of My Postpartum Depression * This book is incredibly informative and hugely enjoyable. Laura and Lilly composed the carousel of topics parents-to-be have on their mind into a beautiful and honest guide that holds everything we want to know. Taking off labels they show a rainbow of how pregnancy, birth, and the beginning of life can be, sharing knowledge and resources while honouring the incredible impact this amazing human experience has on our mind and body. This book is like a friend who's read everything there is to know about pregnancy, birth, and the beginning of life with a baby, and shares their knowledge while offering a hug, flowers, and a cup of tea. The gorgeous drawings mirror the adventurous journey of growing a baby and becoming a family * Mimi Kunz, artist and poet, author of Mother Tongue * I absolutely love this book! So refreshing to read and so needed. * Dr Emma Svanberg, clinical psychologist, author of Parenting for Humans, and co-founder of Make Birth Better * A fantastic new resource with a decidedly inclusive, rights-based approach, this guide makes high-quality information accessible and engaging to every kind of parent. * Leah Hazard, midwife and author of Womb and Hard Pushed * A refreshing and much-needed contribution to maternity literature. * Sheena Bryrom OBE, author of Catching Babies and The Roar Behind the Silence * Pregnancy and Birth: A Graphic Guide is a refreshing and inclusive resource that makes complex information accessible, while celebrating the diversity of families and experiences. A must-read for anyone navigating pregnancy and parenthood. * Sandra Igwe, founder of The Motherhood Group, and author of My Black Motherhood: Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System * The book is beautifully and cleverly illustrated. A comprehensive, intelligent, proactive and without exception, inclusive-to-all parenting book, gathering together and addressing all the salient points that are all too often ignored in midwifery and obstetrics or brushed under the carpet. A really commendable and necessary addition to birthing world literature. * Amanda Burleigh, midwife * This is a comprehensive, trustworthy, readable guide. The cartoons bring the detailed overview of what to expect in pregnancy, labour, birth and afterwards vividly to life. There is something in here for everyone, from a political and sociological overview of the current history and the current state of the 30 services, to very down to earth advice and support for every stage of the journey. Recommended for anybody who wants a humorous but authoritative insight into what is in store as they approach pregnancy and motherhood. * Soo Downe, a leading voice in midwifery, maternity care and women’s health research * What an astonishing read! A smart and practical resource that explains conception, pregnancy, birth and babies with complete clarity and honesty and simultaneously celebrates the magic and wonder of parenthood. I found it completely fascinating and was charmed (and informed!) by Lilly's lively and beautiful drawings. I've always been a sceptic about birth and parenting guides but will be recommending this wholeheartedly to all new parents. * Pia Bramley, artist and illustrator of The Republic of Parenthood * Accessible, sensible and funny. A guide which does away with the fear and tall tales around birth and brings clarity and experience to the situation. I think all new parents would find this book invaluable. An easy, go-to guide for the different situations and issues surrounding birth. I wish I'd had this book before I went into labour. * Rosie Millard, journalist, writer and mother of 4 * This book is an amazing, comprehensive resource for pregnancy and birth. It is inclusive, progressive, and accessible to everyone. And, most importantly, it is empowering. I would highly recommend this book to anyone at any stage of their journey into parenthood * Rebecca Bind, Researcher in Perinatal Psychiatry * A fantastic, informative, and easy-to-read guide to pregnancy and birth! Laura Godfrey-Isaacs and Lilly Williams explain it all in a warm, inclusive, supportive and non-intimidating manner. I would heartily recommend this book to any pregnant people. * B.J. Woodstein, author of We’re Here! A Practical Guide to Becoming an LGBTQ+ Parent * A comprehensive, beautifully inclusive work with utterly enchanting illustrations. Both writing and art are warmly engaging and accessible for a wide range of people. I wish this had been available back in the 1990s when I was a young mother-to-be and mother! * Maureen Burdock, creator of Queen of Snails: A Graphic Memoir *