An empowering guide that invites women to set their own terms for their birth experience.

She Births®, the world's first scientifically verified childbirth program, has been proven to reduce the need for C-sections by 44 per cent and epidurals by 65 per cent, and is endorsed by obstetricians and midwives. Now for the first time, creator and doula Nadine Richardson shares this vital information in book form, empowering women to reduce pain, prevent unnecessary intervention and reclaim their birth experience. In a world where misinformation and over-medicalisation have created anxiety and fear, She Births offers a new path rooted in the latest evidence-based education and ancient wisdom.

Nadine guides women through the full arc of birth and matrescence – the physiological, emotional and psychological transformation into motherhood. The chapters delve into the amazing ways your body prepares for birth, befriending the body-mind connection and the neuroplasticity of the parenting brain, then offer tools and actions for every stage of labour, creating your birth plan and communicating your preferences. There are also helpful illustrations, partner support strategies and inspiring birth stories from real women like you.

Whether preparing for a natural birth, navigating previous trauma or simply seeking a more conscious approach, She Births is your comprehensive toolkit for a beautiful birth, whatever unfolds.

Nadine Richardson is a pioneer in childbirth education and the leading authority in natural birth preparation. She is the founder of the world's first scientifically verified childbirth program, She Births®, which is endorsed by obstetricians, midwives and tens of thousands of families. Nadine advocates for more natural, physiological births and champions integrative care in which obstetrics, midwifery and doulas come together to support beautiful birth experiences.

Welcome
Your Path to a Beautiful Birth
Ch 1: Your Amazing Body
Ch 2: The Body-Mind Connection
Ch 3: Matrescence and the Parenting Brain
Ch 4: The Stages of Labour
Ch 5: Transforming Birth with Practical Tools (Part 1)
Ch 6: Transforming Birth with Practical Tools (Part 2)
Ch 7: Helpful Actions for Every Birth
Ch 8: Nourishment for Birth and Postpartum
Ch 9: Creating Your Birth Team
Ch 10: Creating Your Birth Plan
Ch 11: Intervention and Trauma
Ch 12: The Art of Becoming a Mother
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