Pregnant women are beautiful?
The Jentle Childbirth Foundation (JCF) is proud to be associated with these four spellbinding portraits of pregnant women by photographer Joth Shakerley from his book Pregnant Women. Midwife Jenny Smith’s view is that “his photographs capture the “pureness of birth” which links so beautifully to “with woman” which is the essence of the role of being a midwife.”
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As a head midwife in a midwife-centred maternity hospital, Miss Jenny Smith’s work at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, London, explores new approaches to positive birthing environments. As one of the pre-eminent maternity hospitals in the U.K., her ideas have effects for the whole country. Placing beanbags, mats and birth stools in all the rooms, not only encourages mothers to try them, but also ensures midwives can react flexibly to the mother’s needs.
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Jenny’s Book
Written by the UK’s number one midwife, this exceptional handbook is for every woman who wants to feel confident and in control during her pregnancy, birth and beyond
In this book, Jenny Smith takes readers by the hand through every stage of pregnancy, labour, birth and the first six weeks of their baby’s life. She encourages mums-to-be to approach birth with a positive, confident mindset and to be prepared for every eventuality – even if things don’t go according to plan. You will also find out about the NHS system and how you can make it work best for you – including the choices available and a who’s who of antenatal care.
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