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The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
- Author
- Marie Louise
- Narrator
- Marie Louise
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 5 March 2020
- Run Time
- 12 hours 5 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead.
Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months.
As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including -
- How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born
- The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour
- Incredible facts about breast milk
Packed with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!
© Marie Louise 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Critics Review
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Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions
Emma Bunton, Spice Girls singer and co-founder of Kit and Kin
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Marie is so informative and taught me so many things I had NO idea about!
Zoe Sugg (Zoella), award-winning vlogger and author
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Marie Louise offers a unique skill set. She really is driven to make a positive difference in the world, combining her wealth of experience as an experienced clinician alongside her drive to create better sources of information for parents
CEO, BBD Perfect Storm
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Her expertise as a midwife is invaluable, but her knowledge on how to approach parents and parents to be is outstanding. She understands people and how to connect with them, she is full of insightful knowledge and she has the capacity to explain the most complex topics in an easy and friendly way
Erika Bégué Bobbio, Global Client Lead
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I have felt really well prepared with this book. It removes a lot of pressure and uncertainty and is really clear and helpful! A very calm voice to guide you through all 3 trimesters (and beyond)
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[The] only pregnancy book you need to read!
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[A] must have for expectant parents! The perfect amount of information in each area (pregnancy, birth, postpartum)… really can’t recommend it enough
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I would highly recommend this book for any expecting mum
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[An] absolute essential for childbirth … I feel so much more informed and comfortable going into this now
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Details
- Author
- Marie Louise
- Narrator
- Marie Louise
- Duration
- 12 hours 5 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 March 2020
- ISBN
- 9781473580510
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Genre
- Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice, topics and issues, Women’s health, Practical advice: Life hacks / handy tips
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead.Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months. As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including -- How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born- The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour- Incredible facts about breast milkPacked with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!© Marie Louise 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
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