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Instinctive Birthing [Hardcover]

Val Clarke (Author)

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Product details

Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited (25 Mar 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1904760023
ISBN-13: 978-1904760023
Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 18 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 514,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Val Clarke is just the kind of woman you wish was holding your hand during pregnancy. --Pregnancy and Birth

...it is refeshing to read a book that celebrates normal childbirth and is written from the perspective of informed clinical practice--- the author has 'walked the talk' ...this is a well presented overview of the birth journey and how to negotiate it, of particular value to expectant parents and student midwives. --RCM Midwives Journal

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One of Britain's best known and experienced midwives has written an inspirational book, which aims to help all women achieve the births they want. She covers the entire pregnancy and birth process as most women experience it, and advises them on the decisions they need to make throughout, particularly when it come to labour and delivery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational reading for any woman preparing for a baby, 11 April 2005

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Instinctive Birthing provides its reader with confidence and knowledge, two aspects of modern-day pregnancy that seem to be on the decline. The book encourages you to understand what your true priorities are, not only for pregnancy but also for your future life and then to work towards achieving those goals. The book is beautifully illustrated, easy to read and allows the reader to believe in their ability to make the right decisions for themselves and their baby. Quite different from any other book on the shelf.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every mother and father-to-be, 6 April 2005

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How refreshing to read a book which is so encouraging to prospective parents. A "must" for every pregnant woman. She and her partner will glean so much valuable information about the forthcoming event, and it will prepare them so that they can expect the labour and delivery to be the best it can be.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Instinctive Birthing, 17 Sep 2006

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This book is a fantastic aid to any new or experienced Mum to be and contains masses of practical advice, easy to read and anecdotes and reassurance - it is essential to know these details before embarking on a birth experience, I would highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of having a baby - sound knowledge backs it up, Val is a very expereinced midwife and it is great to be able to access her skills through this great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read book for every mum and mum-to-be
Instinctive Birthing is an empowering book which reminds us that we have a voice when it comes to birthing our babies. Read more

Published 8 months ago by IslandViv

5.0 out of 5 stars A book which truly supports informed and instinctive birthing
I read this book on my third pregnancy and just wish I had done so for my first. It contains fantastic information on pregnancy, birth and the newborn stage and also many real... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Amy

1.0 out of 5 stars Instinctive Birthing
I would not recommend this book to expectant mothers, especially first time mothers. The book was given to me as a present by close friends who thought that this would be an ideal... Read more

Published on 18 Oct 2009 by K. Stiete

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for any mother-to-be
If there is one book that every expectant mother should read it's this one. Solid, sensible, down-to-earth advice from one of the wisest and most experienced midwives in the... Read more

Published on 2 Oct 2007 by Mrs. H. L. Wade

5.0 out of 5 stars A tiny investment in a legacy that's priceless
I had the privilege of having the author of this book as my midwife for the birth of my first child, Zoe. Read more

Published on 20 Sep 2007 by Mrs. J. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars It's OK to do things your way
This wonderful book inspired me to really think about the options for the birth of my baby. Instinctively I didn't feel that "the system" could offer me what I wanted for my child... Read more

Published on 12 Jan 2007 by K. Arnould

5.0 out of 5 stars The book to own
This is The book to own in your pregnancy book collection. Not only it is full of useful essential general information, it has also a lot of birthing anecdotes collected over the... Read more

Published on 4 July 2006 by Elisa

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the thinking woman
This book lays out every choice you could make about your birth and encourages you to think beyond the contents of your NHS manual, popular parenting magazines etc. Read more

Published on 5 Jun 2006 by Mrs. C. Fishpool

5.0 out of 5 stars Really useful and informative book
To be honest I was a bit a novice at the whole having a baby issue. However armed with this book, I was considerably more informed than other I felt after reading other baby... Read more

Published on 31 May 2006 by M. Stockbridge

5.0 out of 5 stars Instinctive sense!
A really splendid book presenting such great clear-headed thinking about a woman's best approach to the birth of her choice. Read more

Published on 27 Feb 2006 by L. Symons

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