The Calm Birth Method (Revised Edition)

Discover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labour, including mindfulness, breathing exercises and visualization, for an empowering, positive birth.

Now with two new chapters, this brand-new edition of The Calm Birth Method will show how you can make birth a gentle and enjoyable experience. This guide will help you to build confidence in your body and its abilities, and offers practical techniques to support and prepare you. Walking you and your birth partner through the whole process of birth preparation, Suzy Ashworth and Liz Stanford share:

· why many people feel so scared of giving birth and how to eliminate these fears during pregnancy
· how relaxing during birth transforms your physiology
· practical techniques to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness
· how to unify birth partners and care providers, to ensure the birthing environment is stress-free

Take the power back into your hands so you can learn to trust your body, and look forward to welcoming your child into the world.