Birth Vibes - Large Print by Jen Hamilton (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The delivery room decoded--by the internet's favorite labor nurse.

Childbirth is one of life's most powerful experiences--but it can also be overwhelming. The internet is full of conflicting advice, scary stories, and rigid expectations. Too often, expecting parents are told to create a perfect "birth plan," only to feel defeated or afraid when things don't go exactly as envisioned. That's where Jen Hamilton comes in.

A labor and delivery nurse, ER veteran, and unexpected mom herself, Jen has been a steady presence at thousands of births--and on millions of screens. In Birth Vibes, she shares her own stories, all while guiding readers through what to expect in labor and delivery with humor and heart. Jen busts harmful myths, breaks down what really happens in the delivery room, and gives readers the tools to advocate for the care they want. Instead of rigid plans, she encourages parents to focus on their birth vibes--the feeling and environment they want to create--and provides helpful scripts and insider advice to help get there.

Birth Vibes is the ultimate companion for anyone preparing to give birth--or support someone who is. Warm, funny, and deeply grounded in real-life experience, this is the guide every parent deserves.

About the Author

Jen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse who has a social media following of over 4 million unique users. She has been both an ER and obstetrics nurse for over a decade, and most of that has been at the bedside caring for families welcoming babies into the world. Jen has been featured in media outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, The New York Post, and more. Jen also founded Hot Mess Express, a non-profit that offers free house cleaning and organizing for overwhelmed low-income parents. She is passionate about improving outcomes for families, dismantling systemic racism and underlying misogyny that exists in obstetrical and gynecological care, and strongly believes the path to better outcomes starts with empathetic, timely, and compassionate communication. She lives in North Carolina with her family.