'An empowering guide that helps parents understand their options and trust themselves.' – Anna Mathur
'Necessary reading.' – Illyin Morrison
'I wish I’d had this book when I was pregnant.' Charlotte Stirling-Reed
Megan Rossiter is the founder of The Birth-ed Method, the inclusive antenatal course which has supported tens of thousands of families through their birth journeys. Now, in Birth Power, Megan brings together her years of experience to offer a nuanced, expert, judgement-free roadmap to giving birth, your way.
A truly refreshing perspective on birth in a modern world, this book features:
A clear explanation of what happens in your body and brain during late pregnancy, labour and birth, joining the dots between the physical and the emotional for a truly holistic understanding of how birth works.A balanced guide to your birth choices, from medication-free home births to managing pain and interventions within hospital settings.An introduction to the maternity healthcare system and how data is presented, giving you the tools to feel confident in your decision making.Practical techniques to build self-trust and confidence so you are able to navigate birthing in a modern world with ease.Expert, supportive advice on what to do if the birth experience you hope for doesn’t work out as planned.Real birth stories that reflect the diversity of experiences you may go on to have.
Compassionate, honest and endlessly fascinating, Birth Power is a must-read for all parents-to-be.
An empowering, informative and truly judgement-free guide to giving birth
your way – understand what’s happening in your body, navigate the medical system and advocate effectively for yourself, your wishes and your baby, from a leading birth educator.
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Birth Power is an empowering, thoughtful and refreshingly honest guide to pregnancy and birth. Megan Rossiter brings together science, experience and deep respect for womens instincts to help parents understand not only how birth works, but how to navigate the maternity system with clarity and confidence. In a world where birth can feel overwhelming, medicalized and full of conflicting advice, this book offers something incredibly valuable: knowledge that restores a sense of agency, trust and calm. * Anna Mathur * This book is a gift to any soon-to-be parents and those who are already parents. Birth Power is power handed back to its rightful owners: those who do it and those who support them. This book will help all who read it to be informed, autonomous and have agency as they navigate the world of birth preparation. Necessary reading. * Illyin Morrison, specialist midwife and author * I wish Id had this book when I was pregnant with both of my children. * Charlotte Stirling-Reed *
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An empowering, informative and truly judgement-free guide to having birth your way - understand what's happening in your body, navigate the medical system and advocate effectively for yourself, your wishes and your baby, from a leading birth educator.
Megan Rossiter is a qualified antenatal educator and founder of Birth-ed®. She has supported tens of thousands of families across the globe in their birth preparation through her multi-award-winning programme The Birth-ed Method and is host of The Birth-ed Podcast (Global Top 1% of Podcasts), where she brings together the world-leading experts in all aspects of pregnancy, birth and parenting.
She also uses her Instagram platform to inform, engage with and support her followers. Megan is a regular speaker at events such as The Baby Show and for print and broadcast press including The Victoria Derbyshire Show, BBC, Evening Standard, Womens Health, Grazia and Elle.
