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by Val Clarke (Author) "Having a child is a wonderful gift ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited (25 Mar 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904760023
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904760023
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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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
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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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 29 days ago 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

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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 Jul 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
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