Our ways of handling pregnancy are always evolving, and doctors, nurses and midwives are constantly finding ways to improve the birth experience. In recent years, new thinking on the role of the partner, the importance of non-clinical caregivers, the value of exercise, and the challenge of single motherhood, has altered the ways in which we approach the process of giving birth. Every expectant mother needs sound guidance on what to expect. Written by a qualified midwife, long-time childbirth educator, and author of "Positively Pregnant", it offers comprehensive advice on what to expect and how to cope with the challenges of pregnancy and birth. Postpartum topics such as the newborn's appearance, breastfeeding, and recovering from childbirth are also discussed.