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The Homebirth Handbook: How to have your baby calmly and safely at home Kindle Edition

by Annie Francis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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The majority of babies throughout the world are born at home and it is mainly in developed countries (and mostly in the past few decades) that going to hospital to have your baby has become the norm.

This is all set to change as more and more evidence comes to light about the positive outcomes of homebirths. With inspirational stories from women who have had successful homebirth experiences, you'll find out:

-Why women are perfectly designed to give birth
-What the evidence says about the best place to give birth
-The myths surrounding childbirth at home
-How to plan for a homebirth and what you need on the day
-What your choices of pain relief are
-What the possible risks and complications might be

Practical and reassuring, The Homebirth Handbook provides all the information you need to feel completely prepared and excited to welcome your baby in the comfort and safety of your own home.

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    Ebury Digital
  5. Publication date
    June 2, 2016
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About the Author

Annie Francis has been a midwife for 17 years and is CEO of Neighbourhood Midwives, a busy and successful London-based midwifery service. She has four children, three of which she gave birth to at home.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01913WXOW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Digital; 1st edition (June 2, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4567 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
64 global ratings

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Andrea F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and informative
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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In considering a home birth for my next baby, my first step was to read a home birth guide book. This one was perfect. She was very helpful and informative and have many great insights. My favorite thing, however, is that she references other books and authors, giving a direction in how to further my research.
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Hayley
5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opening, fascinating and empowering book!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2020
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This book was such an eye opening read! To any expectant parents whom are considering having a home birth, or even just curious as to why anyone would want a home birth, I strongly suggest reading this book! The author being an experienced midwife and having had 3 of her own children at home gives you a sense of trust in her knowledge and experience. She answers any common concerns and really makes you feel empowered to make the decision to birth your baby out of a hospital setting and to know that its safe to do so. It also makes you realize how chauvinistic and patriarchal the current world of obstetrics is, particularly in the UK! I was considering a home birth before I read this, now I have the confidence to know that this is the right choice for me, and will make my wishes known at my next antenatal appointment. Thank you Annie!
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Fiona Van-Hay
5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you’re not sure about homebirth - BUY THIS BOOK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2018
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If you are just wondering why anyone would want a homebirth, buy this book. If you think you might want a homebirth, buy this book. If your partner isn’t sure about homebirth/thinks it’s too scary/doesn’t agree with you, buy this book.

I never even thought about homebirth until someone random I got chatting to at a wedding suggested (strongly) it. I had a low risk pregnancy and am pretty laid back, I did some pregnancy yoga classes and a hypnobirthing course and it all seemed to fit together.

This book was recommended to me when we started thinking that homebirth might be a good option for us. We made a confident decision feeling well informed, and the book makes you wonder why anyone wouldn’t want a home birth! If it’s not safe for you, your Midwife won’t let you have one.

I was very lucky and had a relaxed (relatively!) 4.5 hour labour at home with no pain relief or stitches and delivered a happy and healthy baby girl. Although we had a pool and it was inflated, we didn’t get chance to fill it - but my confidence for Home birth in general which was encouraged by this book meant that I was prepared for birth at home without the water element.
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Clarence
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and not just for those planning home births
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2017
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I found this book to be very useful in my prep for my own home birth however, I think it is useful for anyone planning a birth who wants to be in control of the experience. I don't think it added anything new to the information I received in my nct class but it was good the remind me and revisit in my own time. It is very informative and straight talking which I liked. I did not tell many people about my planned homebirth because too many people have their own opinions and so I turned to this book for support. This book helped my confidence with how I wanted to birth my son and my birth went exactly how I wanted it to and so as a tool I am grateful to this book.
It was very useful for my birth partners who were under strict instructions to read cover to cover.
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Jen
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but more practical information required
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2018
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I wanted more information on home birth for my first baby due in July, so decided to read this book. A lot of aspects were interesting, but I was left a bit disappointed that the more practical aspects of labour were not included. I am still left clueless as to what to expect on the day itself e.g. what happens after your waters break? What aspects can the husband help with? It was all a bit vague and left many unanswered questions. It is also worth noting that the author is self-promoting her private midwife service throughout the book by making veiled comments about the unreliability of the NHS throughout. I get the agenda of wanting to advertise the benefits of your business, but most women cannot afford a private midwife or don't want to pay thousands for a service that is provided free of charge. Getting women worried about the reliability of the NHS is not helpful. Anyway, it's worth a read if you are still on the fence about having a home birth and want some clarification on the safety of it all. Like me, you will probably come away feeling that you really want a home birth.
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G. L.
5.0 out of 5 stars So much reassurance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2018
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I'm yet to have my first home birth. I chose this book as a recommendation as part of my own research.
I have to say it totally succeeded my expectations. Its very detailed, and so easy to read. Definitely made my decision about choosing a home birth easier.
I would highly recommended it to anyone who is interested in having a home birth.
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