Do Birth: A gentle guide to labour and childbirth.

by Caroline Flint

Overview

Whether it’s your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Yet this life-changing event can and should be a positive one. Caroline Flint has been a practising midwife for 37 years and is one of the most inspirational figures in the world of childbirth. During her career she has helped hundreds of women give birth comfortably and confidently. And now she will help you. Find out how to: Make preparations for labour, or even having your baby, at home; Help labour progress quickly and smoothly; Make a hospital birth more homely; Enjoy the first hours, days and weeks with your newborn. Having a baby is one of life’s biggest adventures. This small but essential book will help you to embrace it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781907974083
Publisher:	The Do Book Company
Publication date:	06/01/2013
Series:	Do Books
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Caroline Flint knew from the age of eight years old, when her baby sister was born at home, that she wanted to be a midwife. Since then she has become an inspirational figure in the world of childbirth. She has been a midwife for over 37 years working in hospitals, women’s homes and she ran the Birth Centre in London, England for over two decades helping women to give birth naturally. She has three children of her own and 12 grandchildren – nine of which she delivered. She still lives in London and continues to run ante-natal classes for the National Childbirth Trust.

Editorial Reviews

Caroline uses her unparalleled expertise to empower mothers. Her loving, no-nonsense approach helped make the births of my two daughters the best hours of my life. This wonderful book shows how that's possible.' - Thandiwe Newton, actress and campaigner

From the Publisher

'A personable, funny and hugely informative guide to labour and childbirth. I recommend it heartily.

Ashley Keall, National Childbirth Trust newsletter

Ashley Keall

'This is a wonderful book. Honest, wise and immensely practical.'

Nicole Croft, doula and author

Nicole Croft

'Caroline uses her unparalleled expertise to empower mothers. Her loving no-nonsense approach helped make the birth of my two daughters the best hours of my life. This wonderful book shows how that's possible.'

Thandie Newton, actress and campaigner

Thandie Newton