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The Birth Space: A Doula's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
Written by Gabrielle Nancarrow
Narrated by Vanessa Daniels
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The Birth Space is a doula's guide to conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that highlights choice and rights in the perinatal space.
In this beautiful book, trained and experienced doula Gabrielle Nancarrow offers comprehensive information about the birthing landscape that will empower you to choose the right birth for you-whether that be an obstetric, midwife, or home birth. The Birth Space shows us how to prepare our minds and bodies for pregnancy and labor, from conscious conception through to postpartum and into matrescence. Gabrielle helps us understand what to expect during this period and translates the medical terminology so we are informed. She also provides remedies for common ailments, shares insights from other birth specialists, and is a constant spiritual guide from conception and beyond. Talk about continuity of care!
Filled with intimate real-life stories from contributors covering pregnancy loss, IVF, same-sex conception, home births, caesareans, and more, The Birth Space is the essential companion for anyone who is seeking guidance as they enter this new chapter of their life.
In this beautiful book, trained and experienced doula Gabrielle Nancarrow offers comprehensive information about the birthing landscape that will empower you to choose the right birth for you-whether that be an obstetric, midwife, or home birth. The Birth Space shows us how to prepare our minds and bodies for pregnancy and labor, from conscious conception through to postpartum and into matrescence. Gabrielle helps us understand what to expect during this period and translates the medical terminology so we are informed. She also provides remedies for common ailments, shares insights from other birth specialists, and is a constant spiritual guide from conception and beyond. Talk about continuity of care!
Filled with intimate real-life stories from contributors covering pregnancy loss, IVF, same-sex conception, home births, caesareans, and more, The Birth Space is the essential companion for anyone who is seeking guidance as they enter this new chapter of their life.
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