The Birth Space
A Doula's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

A beautifully designed, balanced and informative book. Love that she started with pre-conception and finished with talking about matrescence. An easy to read guide that I'd be happy to recommend for a big picture perspective on so many important things. As a mum to 4 (aged 6 months to 9) not much wa......more

Absolutely incredible and beautifully written collection of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum stories from women of various backgrounds. Reading from the perspective of a practicing labor and postpartum nurse, this book helped me see the women and families I care for in a new light. Everyone comes in......more

Very practical, and organized impeccably. I got it from the library, and will be adding it to my bookshelf eventually, as more of a resource for my doula clients than anything more than likely. Before I return it to the library, I'm going to add some notes to my master doc of info simply for how muc......more

Absolutely loved reading this gorgeous book! To prepare for my third birth, I wanted a book to get myself back in the right headspace. With the right amount of Gabrielle's experience sprinkled within the chapters, it was easy to read but also informative. Having had babies previously, I appreciate th......more

This is a really informative and balanced book about pregnancy, birth and becoming a mother. I loved that it was both nurturing and matter of fact at the same time. I find there are many opinions around birth. What a women ‘should it shouldn’t’ be doing, considering etc. This book manages to present......more