The Birth Map

Download or read book The Birth Map written by Catherine Bell and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midwives say The Birth Map is "the best birth plan they have ever seen, and we wish more women would do this". Partners welcome the 'if this, then that' approach to support, and report the process helps them to feel included and less stressed. Others have described it as Revolutionary. Birth Mapping is about communication, understanding and preparation. Birth Mapping provides a personalised, realistic and reassuring foundation for this important life event.THE BIRTH MAP takes you through the Informed Birth Preparation process, helping you to understand and determine the decision points in birth and prepare for life with a baby.What is inside?Informed Decision MakingWhat to expect from standard pregnancy careCreating your Birth MapGeneral Considerations for birth, each stage of labour, caesarean, post birthExample mapSpace to summarise your informed decisionsBeyond the Birth - what do you really need, what is normal?A glossary of medical termsRecommended Resources and Support Services for special circumstances.There is more to this book than meets the eye. A wealth of resources and support is made available to you, in the free member area on Catherine Bell's website. An optional monthly newsletter keeps you up to date. Catherine created this space to be a hub of evidenced based information and support. This is Your Birth. Your Way. No Matter What.