Let's Talk about Preparing for Your Baby's Birth - Paperback

by Jackie Kietz (Author)

In this 'antenatal course in a book', experienced hypnobirthing and antenatal practitioner Jackie Kietz discusses labour and birth in the way that it would be covered at face-to-face birth preparation classes.From how to tell whether you're really in labour, to choosing where and how to give birth and communicating your wishes to healthcare staff, the book is packed with essential information for new parents. As well as practical details, there are also MP3s and suggestions for ways to relax using hypnobirthing and breathing techniques to help you think positively about your upcoming birth.As a useful reminder of what's covered in a course, or as a substitute if you don't want to or can't attend classes in person, this friendly, easy to follow and reassuring book is invaluable for anyone expecting a baby.

Author Biography

Jackie Kietz is the founder of Baby Bumps Hypnobirthing and leads hypnobirthing & NCT antenatal courses in & around South East London. She is also a cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist, reflexologist, aromatherapist & teaches baby massage/baby reflexology. Jackie is passionate about helping women and their partners have an empowered, positive birth and start to parenthood. On a personal level, Jackie is a lover of great cuisine and cooking, regularly immerses herself in a wide range of musical genres and is a continual searcher of new information and knowledge to help further her professional and personal growth.