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

The book that all expecting mothers 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 birth 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 birth- 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 birthWarm, wise and incredibly reassuring, Your Birth Companion will give you all the information and resources you need to give birth safely to your baby.