A Labour of Love

A Labour of Love

A Guide to Natural Childbirth Without Fear
By Gabrielle Targett

An empowering and heart-led guide to birth—inviting confidence, trust, and a deeper connection to the natural process of bringing life into the world.

Written from over 20 years of experience as a Doula and independent childbirth educator, Gabrielle Targett shares a deeply insightful and honest approach to natural birth. As a mother of three children, all birthed naturally in water, Gabrielle brings both professional wisdom and lived experience into this unique and nurturing guide.

This book weaves practical knowledge with heartfelt stories, offering a grounded yet inspiring perspective on childbirth. Drawing on the teachings of respected educators such as Ina May Gaskin (Spiritual Midwifery) and Dr Grantly Dick-Read (Childbirth Without Fear), Gabrielle presents a non-medical approach that supports women in trusting their bodies and embracing birth with confidence.

Each chapter offers meaningful guidance for preparing for a natural birth, gently addressing the fears often associated with childbirth and shedding light on important aspects of labour that are frequently overlooked.

This book will support you to:

• Build confidence and trust in your body’s natural ability to birth
• Release fear and approach childbirth with calm and clarity
• Prepare emotionally, mentally, and physically for birth
• Empower both yourself and your support team
• Explore a holistic, non-medical perspective on childbirth

With warmth, honesty, and wisdom, this book invites you to reframe birth as a powerful, intuitive, and deeply human experience.

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• Dimensions: 21 x 13 x 1.5 cm