The Modern Midwifes Guide to Pregnan..., Marie Louise
The Modern Midwifes Guide to Pregnan..., Marie Louise
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The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
The Essential and Empowering Guide to Pregnancy and Parenthood

Author: Marie Louise

Narrator: Marie Louise

Unabridged: 12 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ebury Digital

Published: 03/05/2020


Synopsis

Brought to you by Penguin.

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!

© Marie Louise 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Reviews

Goodreads review by Helena on June 26, 2025

Little bit different, I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant and have been slowly reading this book. So helpful for first time mums all about pregnancy, birth and motherhood. It’s made me feel at ease and more seen.......more

Goodreads review by Emma on April 05, 2021

Full of really useful information for all three stages of being a new mama. Will definitely be dipping in and out of this again for many weeks to come!......more

Goodreads review by Georgie on January 29, 2023

This took me aaaages to get through just because it's a bit of information overload when you're about to be a first-time mum🤣 Having said that I thought the information was great......more

Goodreads review by Hazel on February 28, 2024

Really informative. Only complaint is I wish there were more chapters.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 24, 2022

Especially good for UK references.......more


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Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions

Marie is so informative and taught me so many things I had NO idea about!

Marie Louise offers a unique skill set. She really is driven to make a positive difference in the world, combining her wealth of experience as an experienced clinician alongside her drive to create better sources of information for parents

Her expertise as a midwife is invaluable, but her knowledge on how to approach parents and parents to be is outstanding. She understands people and how to connect with them, she is full of insightful knowledge and she has the capacity to explain the most complex topics in an easy and friendly way

I have felt really well prepared with this book. It removes a lot of pressure and uncertainty and is really clear and helpful! A very calm voice to guide you through all 3 trimesters (and beyond)

[The] only pregnancy book you need to read!

[A] must have for expectant parents! The perfect amount of information in each area (pregnancy, birth, postpartum)… really can’t recommend it enough

I would highly recommend this book for any expecting mum

[An] absolute essential for childbirth … I feel so much more informed and comfortable going into this now