TY - BOOK AU - Nancarrow,Gabrielle TI - The birth space: a doula's guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond SN - 9781743796931 U1 - 618.2 23 PY - 2021/// CY - Richmond, Victoria PB - Hardie Grant Books KW - Childbirth KW - Natural childbirth KW - Mothers KW - Psychology KW - Health and hygiene KW - Life skills guides KW - Pregnant women KW - Labor (Obstetrics) KW - Complications KW - Motherhood KW - Postnatal care KW - Pregnancy N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - 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 labour, 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! ER -