The Calm Birth Method (Revised Edition) - by Suzy Ashworth & Liz Stanford (Paperback)

About the Book

"Birth is a natural and normal event and, while it can be unpredictable, this brand-new edition of the authoritative guide will show you how you can make it a gentle and enjoyable experience. Now with two new chapters, The Calm Birth Method helps you to build confidence in your body and its abilities, and shares practical techniques to support you so that, no matter what happens, you feel prepared and can maintain a calm and positive mindset"--

Book Synopsis

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 you how you can make birth a gentle and enjoyable experience. This authoritative 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 own hands so that you can learn to trust your body and look forward to welcoming your child into the world.

About the Author

Suzy Ashworth is a pregnancy coach, mentor and TEDx speaker. She is the founder of The Calm Birth School, the world's first video-based hypnobirthing programme. www.thecalmbirthschool.com

Liz Stanford is the owner and leader of The Calm Birth School. Her mission is to empower people to witness their strength, power, courage and determination. www.thecalmbirthschool.com