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The Baby's Coming
- A Story of Dedication by an Independent Midwife
- De: Virginia Howes
- Narrado por: Julie Maisey
- Duración: 10 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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 12 years ago she decided to set up on her own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic narration, brilliantly woven
- De Rebekers en 03-17-19
- The Baby's Coming
- A Story of Dedication by an Independent Midwife
- De: Virginia Howes
- Narrado por: Julie Maisey
I loved it!
Revisado: 02-23-25
I always enjoy books from a midwife’s perspective! This was no different. The book was well written, though it did jump around a little timeline wise. I really enjoyed it. The narrator was also captivating, which is important if I am going to actually finish a book. Definitely recommend if you enjoy memoirs.
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Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!
- De: Rebecca Dekker
- Narrado por: Rebecca Dekker
- Duración: 6 h y 29 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 239
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 220
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 219
One in three births is traumatic. It doesn’t have to be that way. Rebecca planned to give birth at the hospital affiliated with her university. But hospital practices and policies that were more than 20 years out of date left her with complications that seemed preventable. Embark on a journey with Rebecca as she exposes the stark realities of institutional care during childbirth and reveals inspirational solutions for parents and professionals alike.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected or wanted, but still good.
- De Chelsea Gordon en 01-03-20
Amazing Resource
Revisado: 12-30-19
I cannot believe how much I loved this book.
I have always enjoyed listening to birth stories, but when I read that this was a book of Rebecca's birth story, I wasn't sure if I should buy it or not.
You see, I am in the process of becoming certified with DONA to be a birth doula, with hopes of expanding into more birth work as time goes on. I only recently discovered my passion for birth, and I am at the stage where I need to read and draw from knowledge from 'the experts.' I discovered the Evidence Based Birth website a few months back when Rebecca published an article on circumcision. I fell in love with her thorough research and her fearlessness, or I guess I should say courage, at tackling tough topics. More recently I realized my life's calling, and it led me back to her knowledge and wisdom. As I am just starting out, I have to carefully watch where I use my money. A book about her birth story didn't really seem useful for how to operate my business. I decided to take the plunge because I figured with the amount of research she does, there is no way I could come out of this book without having learned something. I was so right.
This book has opened my eyes to so much. I already was aware of issues in material health care, but she still shocked me several times. I felt like I was right there with her, going through the highs and lows of her life's story. I saw some parallels with my life. I cried. I smiled. I was enraged. I really love this book, and I will probably buy the print too to loan to future clients. I admire Rebecca's strength and perseverance with telling her story, and being a frontrunner of evidence based care for birthing women.
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