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

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The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by Marie Louise offers expectant parents comprehensive advice on navigating the journey from pregnancy through to birth and early parenthood. The book blends expert medical insights with practical support, providing guidance on everything from prenatal care to postnatal recovery, while also addressing emotional well-being and relationships. This approachable guide aims to empower parents with knowledge and confidence during this transformative experience.
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This book may appeal to you if you are expecting a child and seek practical, reassuring advice from an experienced midwife. It provides clear and compassionate guidance through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care, offering a blend of professional insight and personal support. Perfect for first-time parents looking to feel prepared and confident throughout the journey to parenthood.

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

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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.

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!

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The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by Marie Louise is highly regarded for its comprehensive and comforting advice on pregnancy and childbirth. Readers appreciate the author's approachable and empathetic tone, alongside her practical and expert guidance. The book is often praised for empowering expectant mothers with knowledge and confidence throughout their journey.

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ISBN: 9781785042966

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 412g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

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.

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