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

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!