Pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of being a parent can be incredibly overwhelming. It's a very special time and one that should be a joyful and empowering experience. Yet the conflicting advice about pregnancy, labour and parenting can leave your head spinning - and make it highly unlikely you will get the birth you want. Until now.

In The Happy Birth Book, Bev Turner, with the help of midwife Pam Wild, lays out all the facts about pregnancy, birth and new parenthood.She cuts through all the mixed messages and urban myths surrounding birth to give you straightforward, evidence-based advice that will help you to choose the path to parenthood that is right for you.

Covering everything from scans to stretch marks, hypnobirthing to pain relief, The Happy Birth Book will be there for you every step of the way. Whether you're in the early months of pregnancy and are anxious about the whole process or are under pressure to make decisions about your upcoming labour, The Happy Birth Book will help you navigate the health system and play an active, engaged role in your experience of giving birth.

So what are you waiting for? Dive in - and start preparing for the happiest day of your life.