The Baby's Coming
A Story of Dedication by an Independent Midwife
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4.9 • 35 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Virginia Howes was a mother of four doing the ironing when she had a revelation. Still broody, but not really wanting to add to her family, she realised that becoming a midwife was her true vocation.
It was a long journey to get the education and qualifications she needed, especially with a young family, but she was determined and never doubted her decision. Following her training, she spent three years working within the NHS, but her naturally independent spirit fought against the constraints of the system and twelve years ago she decided to set up on her own. Virginia works with mothers who want to give birth at home naturally, something which Virginia believes in passionately. 350 births later, Virginia still loves what she does.
The Baby's Coming> is Virginia's memoir and tells the stories of her training as a midwife as well as some of the most memorable of those 350 births: the most dramatic, the most touching. Virginia particularly remembers the births of her own grandchildren whose arrivals in the world were some of the most special moments for her as both a midwife and grandmother.
Customer Reviews
Captivating!
I could not put this down! Every story was so captivating I couldn’t stop reading until I knew the outcome and each one so uplifting! Will definitely be reading again!
Utterly awe inspiring
In less than 24 hours I have completed this stunning book, I could not put it down! The love and dedication emanating from the written words are simply awe inspiring !
Mrs
As someone blessed enough to have experienced an amazing water birth at home which was made possible by my own independent midwife I am thrilled to read this book. It should be mandatory reading for all pregnant ladies as part of their education into their birthing options. I have stood outside parliament with my placard and sincerely hope that the future of independent midwives can be secured.