Childbirth and motherhood in the UK. How can you prepare?

How can a Polish antenatal class help prepare for childbirth and motherhood in the UK?

Books for new parents in the UK - we support Polish doulas in the UK.

How to prepare for childbirth and motherhood in the UK? This is a question often asked by expectant parents, especially those living abroad. Polish mothers in the UK often seek information about childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and motherhood in general. They also seek care and useful information on these topics in their native language, Polish.

Polish doulas in the UK come to the rescue, helping women and their families plan their birth. Doulas support women in preparing for this important event. Anna Rutkowska runs a antenatal class in the UK and has helped over 120 couples from England, Scotland, and Ireland since 2017.

In August 2021, the Czyam i mówi po polsku bookstore donated over 20 books to the Polish Village UK association, which brings together Polish doulas in the UK. Books on labor, perinatal care, and parenting will be available to women in the UK preparing for childbirth under the watchful eye of a doula.

The books were selected to meet the specific needs of expectant mothers abroad.

"We sincerely thank you for the wonderful books in Polish for new and expectant mothers in England."

"Thanks to these Polish guides, our clients will have access to the latest knowledge and advice in their own language. The Polish Village Doula Team works with Polish parents, overcoming language barriers and supporting them on their path to parenthood."

"Finding good books is quite a challenge. The books were selected by our team, so we know that the knowledge they contain is not only current but also relevant to childbirth in the UK healthcare system," said Anna Rutkowska.

The guides donated to the Polish Village UK association include:

Pregnancy Book

Breastfeeding

Understanding a Young Child

Understanding Yourself in the Family

Warning: Anger!

The Miracle of Parenthood

Parents' Sexual Life

Give Your Child the Chance to Be Bilingual

Children's Books:

Music, Wise Child Academy

Is This Mine, Wise Child Academy

A Good Book, 0-3 Months

A Good Book, 6-12 Months

Books Recommended for Expectant Mothers in the UK Who Want to Prepare for Childbirth and Motherhood
We primarily recommend books that help you consciously prepare for childbirth and help you understand what happens to a woman's body during labor and the postpartum period. This allows you to consciously prepare yourself, your partner, and the environment in which you will give birth if you are planning a birth in the UK.

The Natuli Publishing Parenting Series includes:

Breastfeeding

Caesarean Section

A compendium of knowledge about pregnancy and the first two years of a child's life is offered by the publications of the American couple William and Martha Sears. A doctor and a nurse, a husband and wife, are the team behind the term "Attachment Parenting."

William Sears practiced at Harvard Children's Hospital and the Pediatric Clinic in Boston. Martha Sears is a registered nurse, ran a childbirth class, and is also a lactation consultant. They have eight children, two of whom also became pediatricians. Together, they run the Sears Pediatric Clinic in California. Together, they have authored over a dozen books on childcare and care.

Their books are a compendium of knowledge for young parents and offer tips on caring for and nurturing a young child. The authors base their advice on their own experiences – they are parents of eight adult children, with whom they run a medical practice and jointly publish guides for young parents.

Pregnancy Book

Children's Book

Learn how a Polish childbirth class can help prepare for childbirth and motherhood in the UK.

Parenting Guides and Books
Be a Conscious Parent! Recommended parenting guides and books will help you navigate your parenting journey and benefit from the extensive experience of psychologists and other parents.

Books reviewed and recommended by experts, helpful in conscious parenting in the spirit of attachment parenting, including those published by Natuli.

You'll find here, among others:

Books in the attachment parenting movement: Child Close-Up, The Miracle of Parenting
Books published by Natuli: Attention! Anger!, How to Understand Yourself in the Family, The Sexual Life of Parents
Nonviolent Communication and Self-Reg - parenting methods that in recent years have offered us parenting solutions based on respect for children
Bilingual Parenting
Parents raising children outside Poland often seek valuable information about bilingual parenting. Supporting the development of Polish as a minority language is crucial from an early age.

That's why we're here to help: the only practical Polish-speaking

The bilingualism guide is our first publishing project! Give Your Child a Chance to Be Bilingual is an extraordinary guide for families on an exciting journey towards bilingualism.

We often encounter parents who are unsure of what to do and what is important for their children to be bilingual. Myths about bilingualism are constantly being perpetuated. Parents often feel frustrated and discouraged by the lack of progress in learning Polish.

Therefore, the Polish edition of the book Give Your Child a Chance to Be Bilingual is an important part of promoting bilingualism among Poles abroad. The knowledge and inspiration the author provides are crucial for Polish families raising children abroad, as well as for those who practice intentional bilingualism and teach their children a second language in Poland.

Books for Younger Children
For children up to 3 years old, we recommend books with moving and cut-out elements, which support a young child's motor development and, through play, encourage interaction with books from an early age.

In our bookstore, you'll also find popular series that support young children's speech development, facilitating bilingualism and the possibility of learning Polish in the future:

Pucio and the series 'Learning to Speak, Pronounce and Tell' - created and recommended by speech therapists, supports Polish language development.

Kicia Kocia

Academy of a Smart Child

See also:

Parenting Guides

Guides for Children and Teenagers

Books about Feelings

For the Youngest