Whether it's your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Yet this life-changing event can and should be a positive one. Caroline Flint is a practising midwife and one of the most inspirational figures in the world of childbirth. Over the years she has helped hundreds of women give birth comfortably and confidently. And now she will help you. You can find out how to: make preparations if you choose to have your baby at home; help labour progress smoothly; make a hospital birth more homely and enjoy the first hours, days and weeks with your newborn. Having a baby is one of life's most exciting adventures. So embrace it.

About the Author
Caroline Flint knew from the age of eight years old, when her mother had her fourth baby at home, that she wanted to be a midwife. Since then she has become an inspirational figure in the world of childbirth. She has been a midwife for over 37 years working in hospitals, women's homes and she ran the Birth Centre in London for over two decades. She was the President of the Royal College of Midwives, a founder member of the Association of Radical Midwives and the first Chair of the Midwives Information and Resource Service. She is married with three children and has 12 grandchildren - nine of which she delivered. She lives in London and continues to give talks at conferences and run antenatal courses for the NCT.


Book Information
ISBN 9781907974038
Author Caroline Flint
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint The Do Book Co
Publisher The Do Book Co