Better Birth - Paperback

by Lareen Newman (Author), Heather Rm Hancock (Author)

Every mother-to-be has the chance to give birth where she remains in control and is at the centre of the experience. 'Better Birth' is written from both the personal and professional viewpoint about choosing the right birth place and the right caregiver for you. It shows how an understanding of the process can result in a truly positive and satisfying birth. Many women think that birth is something that has to be 'endured' and are often uncertain about what their real options are. This updated and revised second edition clarifies the confusing issues and helps you to make vital decisions about your experience.

Author Biography

Heather has a diverse background in midwifery practice, education and research, perinatal wellbeing, primary health, practice change and practice development, as an academic and a practitioner in rural, remote and urban settings in Australia and in developing countries. She has had the privilege of living in and working with remote Aboriginal communities developing perinatal quality indicators for Aboriginal Health Services & reviewing Aboriginal women's perinatal needs, experiences & maternity. Lareen Newman completed her PhD at the University of Adelaide. This focused on how men's and women's experiences of childbearing and childrearing affecting birth rate. Dr Newman has a broad interest in population and public health, including social and physical access to services and primary health care. She also holds an interest in reproductive politics and is particularly focused on how these issues impact on fertility behaviour and fertility rates.