This edition also includes new visual material. We now include photos of a footling
breech and a breech waterbirth, in addition to the existing extended breech birth
photos. Also a new range of stunning images capturing one woman’s journey through
labour at home, to active birth in hospital and another series of photos of a beautiful
waterbirth. Many thanks to all the parents who gave permission for use of theirphotos,
including Brittany, Sue, Anna, Jacqui, Tor, Steve, Lisa, Mel and Aaron. Some of the twin
and placenta photos are Vicky’s own, and even our commissioning editor Magenta
donated a photo in Chapter 11. Special thanks to Lucy Pryor (www.angelfirephoto
graphy.co.uk) for our cover image, capturing her sister Mel and partner Aaron at the
birth of baby Amelie and their fabulous midwife Samantha.