Childbirth is a wonderful and mysterious process. It has the potential to be a rich experience, but for too many the big day is a total disappointment.

All too often, birth plans and aspirations go out of the window to be replaced with pethidine and epidurals on the one hand and ventouse and forceps deliveries or a caesarean section on the other.

Whilst a proportion of labours are condemned to fall into this pattern, for most women there is the prospect of something better. Why not ensure you get a good labour?

This original thought-provoking book shows you how to maximise the outcome of a labour that is enrichening and fulfilling, based on good contractions that are effective, progressive and above all tolerable.

It’s your labour - make sure it turns out to be all that you want and deserve!