***BRAND NEW SECOND EDITION***Whether you have visions of a cozy home water birth, giving birth in a birth center free of pain meds and intervention, or a hospital birth with the latest technology and emergency care access just in case—Natural Birth Secrets provides the ultimate pregnancy-to-postpartum training.Throughout this book, you will find a unique approach on how to have the most healthy, deeply positive, and empowered journey through pregnancy, birth, and becoming a mama postpartum. You will learn how to optimize your fertility preconception, natural healthful living, holistic modalities for common issues and ailments, and the pros and cons of routine interventions to help you make informed decisions along the way. The more you are empowered, the healthier and happier an experience you will have. These insights come from Anne Margolis’s learning, training, and support of thousands of women, babies, and their families from 24+ years in her midwifery practice. With Anne’s “insider secrets”, you increase your likelihood of avoiding health issues, high rates of risky medical and surgical interventions, and serious complications, including birth trauma for you and your baby—so that you can have the birth of your dreams.Women warriors—take your time learning these lessons to develop your plan from an emotional, physical, and spiritual perspective to relax into birth and mamahood with optimal wellbeing, excitement, and ease.