Written by an L&D Nurse

Your Complete Guide to Hospital Birth

Expert guidance from a Labor & Delivery nurse with over a decade of experience of experience. Feel confident and prepared for your birth journey.

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Labor and Delivery nurse Kim Heathcote with happy family and newborn baby after successful hospital birth

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About the Author

Hi, I'm Kimberly Heathcote

I'm a Labor & Delivery nurse with over a decade" of experience helping families through one of life's most transformative experiences. After attending thousands of births, I've seen it all—from textbook deliveries to complex emergencies.

My passion is empowering parents with knowledge so they can approach birth with confidence rather than fear. I wrote "Welcome to Labor and Delivery" to share my insider perspective and practical advice with families everywhere.

Registered Nurse

Certified Doula

Childbirth Educator

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The Book

Expert Guidance from a Labor & Delivery Nurse with Over a decade of Experience

This comprehensive guide takes you through every step of the hospital birth experience, from what to pack in your hospital bag to what happens in the recovery room. Written with warmth, humor, and medical expertise, it's the next best thing to having an L&D nurse in your living room.

Step-by-step explanation of the entire hospital birth process
Evidence-based information on all pain management options
Real birth stories from diverse families and situations
Practical checklists, templates, and decision guides

$19.99

Available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats

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What You'll Learn

Expert Guidance for Every Stage

The book covers everything you need to know about your hospital birth experience.

Hospital Arrival

What to expect when you first arrive at the hospital, including triage, admission procedures, and initial assessments.

Labor Stages

Detailed explanation of each stage of labor, what's happening in your body, and how long each phase typically lasts.

Pain Management

Comprehensive guide to all pain management options, from epidurals to nitrous oxide to non-pharmacological methods.

Medical Interventions

Clear explanations of common interventions like induction, augmentation, and cesarean birth with pros and cons of each.

Testimonials

What Readers Are Saying

Hear from parents who have used this book to prepare for their births.

This book was my bible during pregnancy. As a first-time mom, I had so many questions and fears about giving birth in a hospital. Kim's insider perspective and practical advice made me feel prepared and confident. When the big day came, I knew exactly what to expect at each step.

Jessica M.

First-time mom

As a partner, I wanted to be helpful during labor but had no idea what to expect or how to support my wife. This book gave me practical tools and knowledge that made me feel like a valuable part of the birth team. The nurses even commented on how prepared I was!

David T.

Birth partner

After a traumatic first birth, I was terrified to give birth again. This book helped me understand what happened during my first experience and how to advocate for myself this time around. My second birth was healing and empowering, and I credit much of that to the knowledge I gained from this book.