Summary

"A powerful, insightful story of a young couple and their journey through pregnancy and birth, giving an honest account of the ups and downs of becoming a parent, and the powerful experience of being pregnant and childbirth." (P.

"A powerful, insightful story of a young couple and their journey through pregnancy and birth, giving an honest account of the ups and downs of becoming a parent, and the powerful experience of being pregnant and childbirth." (P. Teixeira) Pregnancy and childbirth can be a transformative, spiritual journey that shapes us into parenthood - a mother to our baby and other Earthlings - a portal of love and changes the lives of everything we touch. Follow Marta and Henrique's journey to becoming first-time parents - from pre-conception wishes, the challenges of the first trimester, getting married, scans, physical exercise, doubts and pains, and getting the right support. Amid this honest account, you'll discover statistics and research to help you decide how you want to give birth, as well as hands-on tips and interviews with professional midwives, doulas, and a physical trainer. So make yourself a cuppa, and dive into the In the Making of My Baby, a reassuring, positive true story of pregnancy, childbirth and love, where you'll also discover: Where to give birth according to your preferences How to find the right support How to stay healthy during pregnancy How to overcome breastfeeding challenges How to prepare for returning to work "It's reassuring to read such a positive story of pregnancy and home childbirth. Even if everything didn't go according to the plan all the time, this book offers a refreshing twist on the usual pregnancy and childbirth guides - a glorious down-to-earth account." (A. Moltke)