A Practical Guide
Nicky Wesson
4th completely revised and updated edition
2006 | paperback | 256 pages | 216x135mm
childbirth & pregnancy
ISBN 978-1-905177-06-6
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Home Birth is essential reading for all couples considering having their baby at home.
Striking a perfect balance of practical information, compelling personal stories and research evidence, leading childbirth educator Nicky Wesson shows how giving birth to your baby in your own home can be the most exciting and fulfilling thing you ever do.
4th completely revised and updated edition.
Chapters include: Why women want their babies at home - Safety - Deciding to have your baby at home - Obtaining a home birth - The high-risk pregnancy - Complications of pregnancy - The birth - Problems in labour - Problems after birth - as well as Useful addresses
Nicky Wesson has a long-standing interest in childbirth, both current and historical. She has been an antenatal outreach teacher, chair of her local Maternity Services Liason Committee and founded the West London Homebirth support group almost 20 years ago. more
'A useful resource for anyone who is involved in supporting women's choices with regards to place of birth. Home Birth includes the latest evidence with regards to safety of homebirth. I particularly liked the stories from women which give the book a real women-centred feel. These anecdotes uncover the power that women who are in control of their births can feel. Wesson tackles the issue that many texts for parents ignore - the 'high-risk' woman who choses to give birth at home.
I recommend this book. Giving an insight into women's stories can also enhance our empathy as midwives, as well as opening up debate in areas that some may find uncomfortable.'
Laura Abbott, Independent Midwife and Supervisor of Midwives - The Practising Midwife
'If you want to make a genuine informed choice about your care & where you'd like to give birth, I seriously advise every newly-pregnant couple to read this book before their 12 week booking-in appointment - it's a cracker. As well as being a practical guide, it is extensively researched, hugely informative & contains a plethora of birth stories to fit every occasion & eventuality - and there's nothing pregnant women like more than reading other's birth stories. Its balanced, well-thought-out and easy-to-read information should be considered by every pregnant woman - even those who are dead-set on a hospital birth.' Your Baby, Your Body
'This guide claims to be "the only book you'll need for planning a birth at home". If anything, this is an understatement: it covers every eventuality on the home birth spectrum, from every emotional, physical and practical angle imaginable. An up-to-date, inspiring must-read.' Viv Groskop – New Digest, NCT
'I have often thought about the problem of how do you tell a first time mum all that experience you pick up having babies, without frightening her. How do you empower her to know what she wants? I reckon this book goes a long way to solve the problem. It is written in a very easy to read, matter of fact way, interspersed with heart-warming and heart-wrenching stories from other mums and dads. If I have one criticism it is the title – even if you don’t think you want a home birth, it is still relevant to everyone who is pregnant. Don’t miss reading this book.' Shane Ridley – AIMS
'I owe Nicky Wesson a huge debt of gratitude. The first edition of this book led me to have three magical home births and changed the course of my life. I am CEO of the National Childbirth Trust now because of the passion for birth that was woken in me. Read carefully – Nicky’s book could change your life too.' Belinda Phipps – NCT
'A wonderful resource. All questions about the practicalities of having a home birth are looked at.' Surrey Independent Midwives
'Comprehensive guide to planning home birth. Considers why you might want a homebirth, safety, high-risk pregnancies, complications oflabour and birth, and lots of birth stories including those of transfers to hospital. This book does not paint home birth in a rosy glow - it encourages readers to think about all possible scenarios.' Homebirth.org.uk
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a site dedicated to the book is at www.home-birth.co.uk
