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How to Grow a Baby and Push It Out
- Narrated by: Clemmie Hooper
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Health & Wellness, Sexual & Reproductive Health
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Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of How to Grow a Baby and Push It Out by Clemmie Hooper, read by the author. Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask - a guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife's mouth.
Mum to four little girls and midwife to many, Clemmie Hooper wants to share her knowledge, wisdom and stories about pregnancy, birth and mothering young children that aren't so widely talked about - straight from the midwife's mouth. From how to prevent tearing during birth to what you really need in your labour bag, Clemmie reveals everything pregnant women and new mums need to know with a good dose of humour and wit.
Critic reviews
"Meet the midwife to millennial mothers...if your daughter is having a baby this year, she needs to know about Clemmie Hooper." (The Daily Telegraph)
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- Laura Middleton
- 22-02-19
Disappointing.
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- Jemma Richardson
- 15-04-20
must have
so informative and gives you different opinions based on facts with the pros and cons. just amazing. definately a must have
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- Kelyn
- 27-01-20
Loved it
Really informative and I loved the outlook really helped me feel more positive about my own birth experience
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- Brenna OReilly
- 17-09-19
An honest, practical and really lovely way to find out about pregnancy & birth
I am a first time expectant mum full of questions and unknowns.
I don’t remember how it was recommended to me but now highly recommend it to anyone who is pregnant. So so interesting , practical and helpful in explaining this huge life event. Just finished now and really sorry to not have Clemmys soothing voice to accompany me home in the car !
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- Helen
- 10-06-19
Loads of helpful real life stories
Really enjoyed this for its real life stories from mums and the general underlying theme that we're all different so no two pregnancies and births are the same. I also picked up loads of tips and tricks on the birth prep side of things. It's quite long but well worth a listen. It's helped me feel more in control of my final 10 weeks.
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- Hannah Davies
- 11-07-22
Disappointing, didn't finish
The book isn't structured well and the voice doesn't seem to have any passion/interest which meant I often found it grating.
Whilst there was some good information it was all points which I already knew either from reading other, better, books or from the NHS website.
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- JR227
- 29-03-22
Peace of mind
This has kept me calm and gave me so much piece of mind. Thank you so much goy sharing your experiences and advice 💛
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- Rachie Jay
- 14-03-22
Great book
Highly recommended for all first time mums and mums who need a refresher. this book is filled with lots of tips
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- Anonymous User
- 26-11-21
loved it!
it's exactly what I needed to listen to for my 1st pregnancy. The information is very digestible, easy to process and realistic.
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- X?x
- 28-02-21
Love this book!
Such a realistic approach and very supportive. I read this at the start of my pregnancy and dip into it throughout. I have found it so helpful and supportive. Definitely recommend.!
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- Nzcustomer
- 04-01-20
First time mum to be, and this book is awesome.
Loved it. I'm now 29 weeks and this book has been so awesome yo listen to whilst doing odd jobs around the house. It's full of great information whilst being fun and sharing real mum stories. Highly recommend.