Review
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
...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
Product Description
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.
About the Author
Val Clarke RM, RN became a reistered midwife in 1980 and has worked as both a community midwife and independent practitioner. In the course of her career, she has attended over 1,000 births in homes, hospitals and specialised birthing units. She has seen the positive outcomes that result from empowered and instinctive mothers and this has been the inspiration behind her book.
