The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

The most effective, evidence-based things you can do to have a better pregnancy, birth and postnatal period by one of the biggest Senior Midwives on social media with over 30k followers.

Marie Louise is a Senior Midwife, bestselling author and hypnobirthing teacher from the UK. She is a sought-after expert and has been invited to Parliament to discuss maternal mental health and maternity discrimination, as well as being a communications partner for Child.Org – an equal opportunities charity for children. Follow Marie Louise on Instagram @The_Modern_Midwife or visit her website themodernmidwife.com for her fun, informative and evidence-based posts.

**Winner of the Best Pregnancy Product at the Mother & Baby Awards 2025** 
 
‘Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions’ 
Emma Bunton, co-founder of Kit and Kin 
 
Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead. 
 
Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months. 
 
As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including - 
 
- How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born 
 
- The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour 
 
- Incredible facts about breast milk 
 
Packed with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!

The Modern Midwife's Guide to Birthing Your Baby

Feeling worried about giving birth? Don’t worry – expert midwife and bestselling pregnancy author Marie Louise has you covered. 
 
Evidence-based and grounded in Marie’s 13 years of experience as a midwife at countless births, this essential book offers you practical tools and advice to help you feel relaxed and prepared for your birthing journey. This book covers everything you could possibly need to know, including:<ul><li>How to support your changing body</li><li>Different types of birth and stages of labour, including methods of pain relief</li><li>What your birthing partner needs to know</li><li>The law and knowing your rights</li><li>How to create a birth plan that works for you</li><li>Managing your fears and practicing effective self-care</li><li>What to expect when you meet your new baby</li></ul> 
Written with Marie’s signature warmth and positivity, this book is a warm hug for any expectant parent, and a calming companion to help you feel informed, empowered and in control.

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The book you can trust to guide you through the highs and lows of parenthood. 
 
Whether you're preparing for your baby to arrive, have just welcomed your little one into the world, or are well into the fourth trimester, this nurturing guide will ensure you feel supported and informed throughout your baby's first year. 
 
Following on from where The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond left off, this book will take you through the first 48 hours after birth up until your baby's first birthday. 
 
From postpartum recovery to establishing a routine and looking out for signs to start weaning, Marie Louise will guide you through each stage of your baby's development. Packed with interesting facts, the most up-to-date insights and bringing together a whole host of childcare experts, you'll find everything you need to feel calm and confident about the exciting months ahead.

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