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

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I have read more pregnancy books than I could count over the years, but I really enjoyed this one! This book focuses mainly on birth and includes a lot of alternative techniques for pain management and how to advocate for yourself. I really enjoyed the section included on hypnobirthing and the author includes written scripts as well as free mp3 audio exercises for the reader as well. The book is very informative and while especially helpful for a first time mom, I found that I learned some new things too, despite preparing for my fifth birth.

The author is located in the UK, so while most of the book is still very applicable to other locations, some things, like packing lists or long waits to get into delivery rooms while in labor, do not necessarily apply to US readers, where hospitals supply much of what the author recommended packing and it is quite a bit easier to get into a delivery room.

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Really wonderful and helpful guide to this first time mum. A lot of information provided without overwhelming the reader.
Helpful for gaining insights into becoming a mother and preparing for pregnancy and all the highs and lows that come with it.

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Finally had a chance to finish the tail end of this book (post baby hehe) and overall I enjoyed the book and found the book informative, helpful, and a straightforward read that made me better prepared with what to expect from all aspects labour and giving birth! Four stars as parts felt a little long but it really is a worthwhile educational read for any expecting mother! I think I’d get a lot out of reading it before any subsequent children I have too :)

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Delighted to be offered a review copy of this book while pregnant. I attended online antenatal classes and read a different hypnobirthing book before reading this one, and found it both a useful recap and a fascinating extension of the information I had already gathered. Jackie Kietz has a clear, helpful and calm style of explanation, reassuring and intelligent throughout. Highly recommended.

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This book was received as an ARC from Pinter & Martin in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was a very informative books packed with facts and information needed to have a successful pregnancy and make sure your child is healthy. There were also a lot of questions I had that were answered in this book specifically on food cravings, what you can/can't eat, and pains that will come from your baby kicking and eating. Also, a lot of my friends did a home birth and hired a midwife to help them along the way and Jackie Kietz does an excellent job talking about what the advantages and disadvantages are and what it really takes for a home birth to be successful. When it comes time for my pregnancy, I sure want to have this book by my side as a guide to help me along the way. I know our patrons will appreciate the information in this book and will benefit from the facts as well.

We will consider adding this title to our R Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

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This was a really great overview and preview of the stages of labor, pain relief, birthing practices, breastfeeding, and post natal recovery. As the author indicates in the beginning of the book, this is a resource for a fairly standard labor. For more details and information on complications or even more in depth analysis on the various aspects of the birth process, more research would have to be conducted but this is an excellent starting point.

I read the book in a single day though if you do the practice exercises and breathing techniques, it would take much longer. It could also be a good idea to supplement your reading and research as you go if you felt it necessary. The book provided many additional resources that are likely helpful.

I liked that it provided some illustrations for labor techniques and positions, breastfeeding, etc. I also liked that there were several exercises and activities scattered throughout as well as examples of birth plans. It’s great that MP3s are also included as I think the hypnobirth methods are probably better learned by watching / hearing rather than just reading.

The author focuses on birthing processes in the UK so keep that in mind if you are located elsewhere. Many of the terms were different, though the general practices seemed similar to those in the US.

Much of this information was already familiar to me, but I think it has given me extra confidence in preparing for my labor and delivery. I particularly liked the breathing exercises and labor positions that I can incorporate during my own delivery.

Thank you to NetGalley and Pinter & Martin for a copy of this helpful book.

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I'm very glad I got to read this book. I'm TTC but I love reading about babies and everything I'll need to know when I have my baby. This book explains everything about labor and all the labor fases, what to pack, how to help with the pain, and a lot of tips! Very helpful! I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

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