In The Art of Giving Birth, experienced doula, antenatal educator, and award-winning author Sallyann Beresford shares her Five Key Physiological Principles - to support you in understanding your options throughout pregnancy, labour and birth.

In this ground-breaking book, Sallyann reveals her tricks of the trade when it comes to not only planning, but succeeding at, achieving your dream birth experience. Throughout, she will share the steps you can take to ensure you know how to navigate modern-day maternity services. This important resource will support you in learning information that encourages you to remain in control of your pregnancy journey at all times. On the day, no matter what decisions you make, you will benefit from the recommendations given within each chapter.

Deciding how to have your baby is not a one size fits all principle, so it's safe to say that this book ensures you will have a positive experience regardless of your journey - simply by helping you to understand how to prepare both you and your partner to know what to expect from the outset.

By discovering how to keep control of your options, you will find the power within yourself to have a wonderful birth that you will remember for a lifetime.