The Bump Class: An Expert Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Fed up with advice that did not take into account a less than perfect pregnancy, Dr. Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle set up their pregnancy course, The Bump Class, in London in 2013. They wanted to help prepare new mothers thoroughly for the birth of their babies and instil in them the joy and happiness of birth, no matter what the method, time or setting of the labor. This book is a pragmatic and honest look at pregnancy, giving pregnant women and new mothers sensible and practical advice on what is to be expected (as well as the often unexpected!) in a friendly and open manner. Chiara and Marina believe that there is no such thing as a “normal” pregnancy or birth3every woman is different and that should be celebrated, not ignored. This guide is filled with charming illustrations, impartial advice, style tips and hilarious anecdotes from both of the authors, as well as personal stories from the women who have been welcomed onto their course. This book will provide every pregnant woman with the support and reassurance that is so essential at the most crucial time in any woman’s life.

Marina Fogle and Chiara Hunt are sisters who set up The Bump Class, an hugely successful antenatal course, in 2013. Fogle is the author of Bump Mail, a week by week guide to pregnancy and the first year of motherhood. Hunt is a leading obstetrician who has worked in some of the most respected hospitals in the UK. They both have young children.