Everything you need to know about the wonder and the reality of giving birth: an unfiltered, judgement-free guide to all your birthing options in the modern maternity system.

Megan Rossiter is the founder of The Birth-Ed Method, the inclusive antenatal course which has supported tens of thousands of families through their birth journeys. Now, in Birth Power, Megan brings together her years of experience to offer a nuanced, expert, empowering guide to giving birth, your way. This book is a truly refreshing perspective on birth in a modern world.

It features:

• A clear explanation of what happens in your body and your brain during late pregnancy, labour and birth, joining the dots between the physical and the emotional for a truly holistic understanding of how birth works and what we can do to influence it.
• A thoughtful, judgement-free guide to your birth choices, from medication-free home births to managing pain and interventions within hospital settings.
• A guide to the maternity healthcare system – how it’s evolved, where it sometimes falls short, and how to navigate it in order to advocate most effectively for yourself and your baby.
• An candid look at how stats and data are presented in maternity care, giving you the tools to think critically, ask better questions and feel confident in your decisions.
• Practical tools and techniques to build self-trust and confidence so you are able to navigate birthing in a modern world with ease.
• Expert, supportive advice on what to do if the birth experience you hope for doesn’t work out as planned.
• Real birth stories that reflect the diversity of experiences you may go on to have.

Compassionate, honest and endlessly fascinating, Birth Power is your must-read guide to feeling in control of the choices you make, so you can give birth in whatever way feels right for you.