Research claims that a positive birth experience - regardless of where or how a woman is birthing - is dependent on two things: a pregnant woman has the opportunity to make informed decisions, and those decisions are respected and supported by her care provider.

After interviewing over 300 Australian women for her hugely popular podcast Australian Birth Stories (over 9 million downloads and counting), Sophie Walker has written THE book for expecting parents.

The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth draws on the expertise of dozens of doctors, midwives and other health specialists to offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about pregnancy, labour, birth and early postpartum in Australia. From making essential care decisions, asking questions of care providers and managing being overwhelmed to navigating physical changes and preparing for labour, this book is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. And among all the facts, stats and info is a lot of gentle and kind advice, including first-hand accounts of births, in all kinds of birth settings, from families of diverse backgrounds.

This is the book that shares the wisdom of women and their birth stories, so that you can make informed and empowered decisions that are best for you. Every page reminds you that your pregnancy matters, your labour matters, your birth matters.

Paperback.