The modern guide that arms all parents with the confidence of knowing what to expect (and what not to expect!) from pregnancy onwards

Marley Hall is a midwife and mum of five – in other words, she's seen it all. This book is an easy-to-read bible that covers all the complexities of pregnancy, birth and what happens afterwards. It's the perfect size to fit in your bag and it's filled with fun illustrations as well as trusted professional information.

In the Guide for Everyone, you'll find answers to questions you never knew you wanted to ask. Like, what do these clinical terms mean? What are my choices? Who will be caring for me? And what can I do to prepare my body for birth? Each section is illustrated and subtly colour-coded, so you can flick through and find exactly what you’re looking for right now, when you need it.

Birth is a unique experience for every person, and this book contains new guidance that will help you to understand the full picture all the way through an entire 12 months. There is evidence-based information to support everyone and provide a reliable source of knowledge about important things like when to call your care provider, getting your baby into an optimal position for birth, how to prepare for the 'fourth trimester' (that period after the birth, when you've just got home), and even where to find the shower in a postnatal ward. You'll be armed with all the tools you need to communicate and thrive wherever you are, be it birth centre, hospital or home. It's like having your own personal Marley on call!