Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask – the ultimate guide to pregnancy, birth, and beyond, straight from the midwife's mouth. Mum to four girls and midwife to many, Clemmie Hooper is here to share her knowledge, wisdom and stories about pregnancy and birth, to help both first time and experienced parents through each crucial stage. Based around the time of your antenatal appointments, she’ll guide you through each stage of pregnancy, as well as fully preparing you for labour, birth, and beyond. Informative, empowering, and practical, this no-nonsense, week by week guide covers everything from: What you really need in your labour bag Understanding and coping with morning sickness Questions to ask your midwife How to prevent tearing during birth Suggestions for the ultimate babymoon Demystifying many myths about birth Written with a good dose of humour, empathy and wit, How to Grow a Baby and Push it Out reveals everything pregnant women and new mums need to know. "If your daughter is having a baby this year, she needs to know about Clemmie Hooper" The Daily Telegraph © Clemmie Hooper 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2019