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Polly Toynbee, The Guardian
"She is the Earth Mother, or Birth Mother, of the nation."
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Woman's Own
"When it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, they don't come much more qualified than Sheila Kitzinger."
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sheila expains everything in a way other authors can't manage. I've learnt a lot about my body and my baby's body by reading this book and learn more every time I pick it up!
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A well written book, covering all aspects of pregnancy and birth, educational and the best of the numerous books i have read in the space of 2 pregnancys. From understanding your medical record to making educated choices about your birthing preferances, this book takes you away from being a passive patient to being an informed mother. explaining different types of labour, how to relieve it, and even has a chapter for expectant dads. This is my childbirth bible, if you only buy one book make it this one.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My mother gave me the earlier edition of this book when I was pregnant with my first child. Over my four pregnancies I have refered to this book more than any other. It covers all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and the first few weeks with a newborn. It is written in a highly informative yet easy-to-read style with diagrams and lovely pictures. I have bought this book as a gift for several friends and family (at least 4 times). If you only buy one pregnancy book, buy this one.
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Pregnancy and childbirth at your finger tips.
The best most concise book ever written on the subject, helping you make your own choices and standing up for those decisions.
Published 1 month ago by Charliecolours
Pregnancy and childbirth
I purchased this book about 3 weeks ago and I bought it used it was in exceptional condition and the information in this book is very good also the book was delivered within 3 days... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Bridie 0505
A trustworthy and compact reference tool
Another mum lent me this book but I intend to buy it for all my friends when they are pregnant. It gives clear information on all the choices mums-to-be face, especially... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2005 by Mrs S L Childs
My bible!
I love Shelia Kitzinger! I got loads of books when pregnant with my first baby, but this is the one I kept coming back to. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2005 by J. Brown
Great for reference
There were so many pregnancy/childbirth books to chose from that I found it hard to decide on a title. I opted for "The new pregnancy and childbirth" by S. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2004 by C. Harris
Frightening and unhelpful
Sheila Kitzinger paints the medical profession in an extremely bad light. The section on how to write a birth plan contains a statement along the lines of "doctors tend to be... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2003
A very empowering book
Although the author makes it obvious she is anti-intervention, the book is clearly intended to promote choice above all. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2001 by Mrs. Cm Kirkpatrick
A biased view of pregnancy and birth
If you are going to buy one book on pregnancy and birth, do not buy this one. It is biased towards what Ms. Kitzinger calls a "natural" pregnancy and birth. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2001
If you buy no other book on pregnancy, buy this
Easily the best book on pregnancy and childbirth I have found. I have recommended it to friends who have eagerly recommended it to their friends too. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2000
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