The Birth Myths Guide

*The Birth Myths Guide* by Dr Emma Black is a warm, straight-talking non-fiction guide that helps you approach childbirth with steadier expectations and a lot less self-pressure. Blending psychology with clear, research-informed insights, it speaks to anyone preparing to give birth—or replaying a birth experience and wondering how it “should” have gone.

Across its first section, Dr Black unpacks eleven common birth myths, separating helpful truths from unhelpful noise, so you can make decisions that suit your body, your baby, and your circumstances. The second section introduces practical psychological skills for managing worry, big emotions, and the many unknowns that can come with labour and early parenting.

Perfect for readers seeking a pregnancy and childbirth book grounded in perinatal mental health, realistic birth expectations, and supportive parenting advice—especially if you liked *The Pregnancy Myths Guide*.

Add it to your bedside stack and give yourself a calmer, more flexible path into motherhood.