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.