All expecting mothers have an innate capacity to give birth safely & naturally but its easy to be distracted by stories of traumatic births & a deep anxiety that you wont be in control. Experienced doula & Active Birth Associate Nicole Croft takes the fear out of labour & birth in this empowering & practical guide. Full of wise advice & simple skills to prepare you mentally & physically Nicole tells you everything you need to know to ensure you have a very positive experience giving birth whether you labour naturally or require medical intervention. It teaches to: be calm relaxed & prepared for birth; feel less pain during labour & help your birth progress naturally; remain confident & in control throughout the birth; feel very positive about your birth with or without medical intervention; & flourish with your baby in the first weeks after birth. Warm wise & incredibly reassuring The Good Birth Companion" will give you all the information resources you need to give birth safely to your baby."