Birth over Thirty

Working from women's own experiences, Sheila Kitzinger looks at childbirth from the unique point of view of the older mother. She discusses in detail: 1) physical, social, and emotional changes that occur during and after pregnancy; 2) how to deal with doctors and midwives; 3) the emotional highs and lows of having a baby after thirty; 4) how to manage after the baby's arrival; 5) how the father can be fully involved; 6) the challenges facing the single mother.Not only an indispensable reference for the mother-to-be, Birth Over Thirty is also for women who are not yet ready for children and need the reassurance that there is still plenty of time.