The Secrets of Birth: What every woman should know about birth and motherhood
Imagine if there was more to birth than being afraid. Imagine if birth could be empowering and joyful!
Whether you are planning a homebirth or a caesarean, the birth of your baby has the potential to be a positive experience you will look back on with pride. This book shows you how it can be done, answering all your questions about birth, arming you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices, and filling you with confidence to trust your instincts and take control.
In The Secrets of Birth, award-winning doula and mother of two, Kicki Hansard, lets you in on her birth and parenting secrets, gathered over 15 years of supporting hundreds of families. Straight-talking and honest, packed with real-world examples, and filled with evidence based information, The Secrets of Birth is your secret weapon to help you prepare for a positive birth.
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse Through Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Guide for Midwives, Doulas and Other Healthcare
With statistics showing that 1 in 5 women have experienced some form of sexual abuse, it is likely that all birth professionals will support a survivor of such abuse at some point during their career. This book provides practical advice for those supporting these women throughout their pregnancy, labour, and postnatal periods.
The impact of past sexual abuse on women during these periods is often underestimated, and this book shows the need for greater compassion and understanding in maternity services regarding this issue. Drawing on a vast range of research and expertise, this book includes details on the identifiable behaviours of survivors, how to respond when someone says they are a survivor, positive stories, and appropriate language to use.
This book is for any care provider who wants to help pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period become a healing experience for those carrying trauma, and to support these survivors with compassion, respect and kindness.
The Secrets of Birth: What every woman should know about birth and motherhood
Imagine if there was more to birth than being afraid. Imagine if birth could be empowering and joyful!
Whether you are planning a homebirth or a caesarean, the birth of your baby has the potential to be a positive experience you will look back on with pride. This book shows you how it can be done, answering all your questions about birth, arming you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices, and filling you with confidence to trust your instincts and take control.
In The Secrets of Birth, award-winning doula and mother of two, Kicki Hansard, lets you in on her birth and parenting secrets, gathered over 15 years of supporting hundreds of families. Straight-talking and honest, packed with real-world examples, and filled with evidence based information, The Secrets of Birth is your secret weapon to help you prepare for a positive birth.