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Stand and Deliver!: And Other Brilliant Ways to Give Birth (Paperback)

by Emma Mahony (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Thorsons (21 Feb 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007153996
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007153992
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 21,924 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A book full of practical information on choosing the best type of birth experience for you and your baby and what to do in the final 8 weeks to prepare. Full of humour and encouraging birth stories, every mother-to-be will find it invaluable. / Emma Mahony, humorous Times columnist whose Double Trouble stories about her two young twins charmed the nation, now gives you a first book on birth and the 8-week run-up to it. Taking a practical but lighthearted approach, she helps every new mother-to-be feel in control and ready for the big day. / With positive stories from women who insisted on the right birth for them, as well as advice from experts in the field of childbirth, such as midwives, obstetricians and advocates of natural and water births. Includes: / Why a good birth experience is a great objective / How and why it's best to avoid a 'medicalised' birth / Everything you need to know about Caesarians / What every woman is entitled to before labour / How to write a birth plan and why it is useful / Illustrated throughout with lighthearted cartoons from The Times' front page cartoonist.


About the Author

Emma Mahony is a successful journalist who currently works as feature writer for the Times. After being told she had to have her twins by caesarian and having a successful natural home birth instead she decided to write a book for women who want to know their choices and be comforted by a different perspective from the standard 'obstetrician speak'. Jonathan Pugh has been the front page cartoonist for the Times since 1996 and was voted Cartoonist of the Year at the 2001 Press Gazette Awards.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars What if... not How to..., 6 Jun 2008
By A Reader (Portugal) - See all my reviews
There is no doubt that this is an entertaining book and a very easy read. I enjoyed it but there wasn't any "How to..." information in it. I think if you are trying to decide IF you should go natural or trying to choose WHICH approach you might take, it could be useful. I wanted something more substantial, with actual tips and instructions, and this provided none of those things.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank goodness for this book, 2 Mar 2005
I am a first time mother-to-be and was given this book as a present. After a gripping read, as most first timers will probably agree your life and thoughts become pre occupied with babies, pregnancy and birth, I am so positive and excited at the thought of giving birth that I am literally wishing the months away. It left me feeling empowered, strong and very well informed, as to what my options and rights are for labour. It gave me a sense of calm and control about giving birth and now no amount of horror stories from wicked friends and families about stitches and pain can change how positive I feel about this upcoming adventure of child birth. A must read.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost a 5, 4 May 2006
By Bookworm (Edinburgh) - See all my reviews
I've read extensively throughout my pregnancy (this is my first) and this book would be one of the best. Full of positive birth stories from natural to c-sections. I wanted to give it a five but one of the birth stories was a bit too new age for me. These stories fill the second part of the book.

Emma also provides good info in the first and third section with birthing in the UK in mind.

It's given me the confidence I need to get informed and accept what might happen. I'm preparing for an active birth with as little medical intervention as possible. However this book has given me permission to feel okay if an extra hand is needed and how any scenario can be a positive one and not leave me feeling like a failure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A nice overview of different types of birthing experiences
I read this book about 3 years ago when expecting my first child and I am about to re-read in prep for number 2. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jan

4.0 out of 5 stars refreshingly positive
Easy read, and became quite absorbed by the descriptions of delivery methods which you just don't seem to hear about on the NHS - really helped me think about how I wanted to give... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Starfish

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, positive read
Despite having had 2 very positive birth experiences before, the 4 year gap between my 2nd child and new baby (due in Sept) prompted me to look for a book to renew my confidence... Read more
Published 4 months ago by V. Lewis

4.0 out of 5 stars WHOA, a surprising read.
NOTE: I am an American who had a very traumatic 24 hour labor resulting in a c-section and subsequent medical complications that went on for MONTHS after the birth of my first... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Frances R. Wolfe

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that impressed!
For me this was just a hotch potch of various theories/snippets of information thrown together and written in a style which could be facetious at times. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Reilly

3.0 out of 5 stars An easy read, but not the only book you will need.
This book was entertaining, and an easy read, and offered some useful tips and advice. The author has an engaging style of writing and there are amusing little cartoons. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Helen

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this book
This book will have you laughing out loud but seriously it will give you something to think about and give you options aside from those offered by the traditional routes of child... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Clairey

5.0 out of 5 stars Stand and Deliver
I found this book - excellent!
My midwife gave me no choices about birth options and when i went to the NCT class the lady suggested this book! Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. H. Tsamplakos

5.0 out of 5 stars natural home birth,age 17
First time mum: Fantasic book, so refreshing to hear a different approach! easy read you can pick up any time
Published 11 months ago by Ms. A. E. M. Perry

5.0 out of 5 stars Great easy to read overview of all birth options
I wish it was the first birth-related book I bought! Spent too much time and money on other books which go into detail on certain techniques, or hold strong opinions. Read more
Published 14 months ago by N. Pedan

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