Beyond the Birth Plan. A Real Look at Pain and Strength

Ria Dempsey, a doula and psychologist, shares her deep knowledge on the importance of psychological preparation for childbirth and parenting. The author explores not only the physical but also the psychological and emotional experiences of childbirth and motherhood. In her book, Ria Dempsey draws on numerous studies and her experience in psychological counseling; the book also features interviews with experts and stories from women in Australia. The book is useful for both expectant parents and perinatal professionals — doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists, and doulas.

«In this book, Ria makes the invisible visible and gives it words»

doula Pola Howard