A guide to the application of homoeopathy in pregnancy, childbirth and the post-natal period. It gives ideas for dealing with the minor ailments or discomforts associated with pregnancy and hints for both mother and her partner to make labour as comfortable as possible. The author discusses breast-feeding, how to cope with a sleepless baby and the importance of dealing effectively with stress in the post-natal year. Miranda Castro has also written "The Complete Homoeopathy handbook".