Birth Power

'An empowering guide that helps parents understand their options and trust themselves.' - Anna Mathur 'Necessary reading.' - Illyin Morrison 'I wish I'd had this book when I was pregnant.' Charlotte Stirling-Reed Megan Rossiter is the founder of The Birth-ed Method, the inclusive antenatal course which has supported tens of thousands of families through their birth journeys. Now, in Birth Power, Megan brings together her years of experience to offer a nuanced, expert, judgement-free roadmap to giving birth, your way. A truly refreshing perspective on birth in a modern world, this book features: A clear explanation of what happens in your body and brain during late pregnancy, labour and birth, joining the dots between the physical and the emotional for a truly holistic understanding of how birth works.A balanced guide to your birth choices, from medication-free home births to managing pain and interventions within hospital settings.An introduction to the maternity healthcare system and how data is presented, giving you the tools to feel confident in your decision making.Practical techniques to build self-trust and confidence so you are able to navigate birthing in a modern world with ease.Expert, supportive advice on what to do if the birth experience you hope for doesn't work out as planned.Real birth stories that reflect the diversity of experiences you may go on to have. Compassionate, honest and endlessly fascinating, Birth Power is a must-read for all parents-to-be.

Megan Rossiter is a qualified antenatal educator and founder of Birth-ed®. With a drive to break down polarising opinions and shine light on the nuance needed to have empowering conversations about birth, she has supported tens of thousands of families across the globe through her multi-award-winning programme The Birth-ed Method, and is host of Global Top 1% podcast The Birth-ed Podcast. Megan's maternity activism and advocacy work has driven her diverse career from supporting the National Maternity Team in The Ockenden Review and to regularly contributing to events including The Baby Show, and to print and broadcast press including The Victoria Derbyshire Show, the BBC, Evening Standard, Women's Health, Grazia and Elle. Megan lives in Surrey with her partner and two young sons, and is the author of Birth Power.