Nadine Richardson: She Births

Join author Nadine Richardson for an intimate author event, in conversation with Jessica Chapnik Kahn at Gertrude & Alice. We'll be celebrating the launch day of her new book, She Births.

WHEN: Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Please arrive when doors open at 6:45pm for a 7pm start. The event concludes at 8:30pm.

TICKETS: 

1 x Admission + 1 x Book: $50.00 (excluding external fees), includes admission for one to the intimate event, a copy of She Births (RRP: $34.99), a glass of wine and nibbles upon arrival.

2 x Admission + 1 x Book: $70.00 (excluding external fees), includes admission for two to the intimate event, a copy of She Births (RRP: $34.99), a glass of wine and nibbles upon arrival for each guest.

An empowering guide that invites women to set their own terms for their birth experience.

She Births®, the world's first scientifically verified childbirth program, has been proven to reduce the need for C-sections by 44 per cent and epidurals by 65 per cent, and is endorsed by obstetricians and midwives. Now for the first time, creator and doula Nadine Richardson shares this vital information in book form, empowering women to reduce pain, prevent unnecessary intervention and reclaim their birth experience. In a world where misinformation and over-medicalisation have created anxiety and fear, She Births offers a new path rooted in the latest evidence-based education and ancient wisdom.

Nadine guides women through the full arc of birth and matrescence – the physiological, emotional and psychological transformation into motherhood. The chapters delve into the amazing ways your body prepares for birth, befriending the body-mind connection and the neuroplasticity of the parenting brain, then offer tools and actions for every stage of labour, creating your birth plan and communicating your preferences. There are also helpful illustrations, partner support strategies and inspiring birth stories from real women like you.

Whether preparing for a natural birth, navigating previous trauma or simply seeking a more conscious approach, She Births is your comprehensive toolkit for a beautiful birth, whatever unfolds.

'Practical, compassionate, wise and grounded in both experience and science.' Dr Sarah Buckley, GP and author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering

About the Author:

Nadine Richardson is a pioneer in childbirth education and the leading authority in natural birth preparation. She is the founder of the world's first scientifically verified childbirth program, She Births®, which is endorsed by obstetricians, midwives and tens of thousands of families. Nadine advocates for more natural, physiological births and champions integrative care in which obstetrics, midwifery and doulas come together to support beautiful birth experiences.

About Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore

Rated as one of the top 10 bookstores in the world by National Geographic, Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore is an oasis for writers, readers, and coffee lovers. Books overflow from the shelves of their store, featuring a mix of new, second-hand, antiquarian and rare books. Stay a while & enjoy some homemade chai, and amazing coffee, and unearth a book treasure or two. Read more about the bookstore's story here, and about the real Gertrude & Alice here.