{"product_id":"9780987329134","title":"Hatch and Dispatch: Tales and Advice From a Midwife","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Expecting a baby?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I didn’t plan on spending my career looking between ladies’ legs. But for the last 35 years I’ve hatched over 3,000 babies – mostly in the hospitals, but some on the side of the road and in carparks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hatch and Dispatch is a compilation of the advice I give to expecting mums almost every day, whether it be their first of fifth babies. I use the stories from my career to show you that every woman has the same concerns, the same questions, and makes essentially the same noise when pushing a baby out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Read about the hallucinations some women experience when using nitrous, what happens to tattoos and piercings during pregnancy (clue: dolphins become whales, Bambi becomes a moose), and about the partner who wanted to attend ante-natal classes even though his baby was already born. Bless his cotton socks - he wanted to leave his wife and baby at home and come to class to learn about nappy changing and settling (on the job training was not for him).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I am a pragmatic woman - the advice in this book is sensible. It is honest. My job is interesting and fun so there are some great stories for you to read. I don’t try to scare or sway you, just show you that pregnancy is a part of many womens' lives and need not be the guilt-ridden ride it has become. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will read about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon pregnancy complaints\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe inevitable guilt - thanks to the internet, pregnancy now comes with 20% extra free guilt!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared – your ante natal card, injections, allergies, knowing your and your partner’s limitations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClasses and birth plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLabour and pain relief\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport people \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDos and don’ts for partners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat the midwives will teach you once baby is born\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA preview of history’s worst pregnancy and parenting advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I hope you enjoy the book, have a laugh, learn something, and relax about what lies ahead - even if only a little. You were designed to bake this baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVicki\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Two Commas Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49796032528624,"sku":"9780987329134","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780987329134","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}