Its time for a childbirth revolution. Childbirth has always been and always will be a significant rite of passage that transforms a woman into a mother. However the modern approach to maternity care fails women families and care providers with outdated practices that centre the needs of institutions rather than individuals. In this book Rachel Reed demonstrates how childbirth can be reclaimed to centre women and support birth physiology. The book weaves history science and research with the experiences of women and care providers to create a holistic evidencebased framework for understanding birth. It takes the reader on a journey through childbirth physiology and practices and focuses on what can be done to create change one mother at a time one birth at a time. Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage acknowledges that selftransformation occurs regardless of how the experience unfolds. It recognises that mothers hold the power and expertise when it comes to birthing their babies. This book encourages women to find their individual pathway through their rite of passage and requires care providers to consider how their actions and interactions influence womens experiences. Whether you are a parent care provider or educator this book will transform how you think and feel about childbirth.