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The BirthSkills Book

Dr Shari Read is very proud to announce the arrival of The BirthSkills Book.

Conceived during her first pregnancy and delivered after 6 years of working with couples and researching evidence-based methods for releasing fear and minimising pain and discomfort during labour and birth.

With hundreds of copies sold while the book was still in draft form, Shari is very pleased to be able to offer this high-quality, professionally finished Book & CD set to expecting couples.

You’re going to have a baby. Friends, family and well meaning busy-bodies are telling you all sorts of things about labour and what to do (possibly while patting your belly as if it were their own). Your obstetrician or midwife has told you not to worry about anything; and meanwhile you are thinking about it 24/7.

If you would like to feel in control during labour, and armed with good (evidence-based) suggestions for what can get you through this most amazing event without completely losing the plot – then this is the book for you.

The BirthSkills Book, written by Dr Shari Read, a mum and mind/body therapist with a strong background in psychology and natural medicine, is for every mum, and will help you create the birth experience you are hoping for.

The five sections of the book take you on a journey through Awareness, Trust, Work, Choices and Welcome, leaving you empowered, free of fear and looking forward to welcoming your baby into your family.

You will know exactly what is happening in your body and why labour feels the way it does. You will know how to help your body and baby through labour and how to manage the sensations (aka pain). You and your partner will know what to ask for, when to ask for it and how to work with your care providers to ensure you reach your end goal Healthy Mum, Healthy Bub. Happy family. You will also develop skills that will help you in the early days of parenting, making you more resilient to postnatal difficulties.

The BirthSkills Book is for any woman or couple, hoping to welcome their baby with love and calmness.

Summary Information:
Author Dr Shari Read
The BirthSkills Book and accompanying Pregnancy Relaxation & Birth Preparation CD
Published July 2009
Available online at: www.birthskills.com.au/shop
Mind/Body Therapy for Pregnancy & Birth

Babynews Release Date: 15th September 2009

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