Secret Midwife: Life, Death and the Truth about Birth

The Secret Midwife is a heart-breaking, engrossing, and important read that reveals the highs and lows on the frontline of the maternity unit, from the mother who tries to give herself a DIY caesarean to the baby born into witness protection. However, the system that is supposed to support the midwives and the women they care for is starting to crumble, taking its toll on the dedicated staff.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 22 July 2021
\n Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
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For fans of One Born Every Minute, The Secret Midwife is a captivating and essential read that will leave you both heartbroken and captivated. This remarkable story takes you straight into the delivery room, offering a unique and intimate perspective on the birth process. Serving as the strongest supporter, best friend, expert, cheerleader, and chief photographer, a midwife is an indispensable presence before, during, and after labor. The Secret Midwife unveils the highs and lows of the maternity unit, showcasing the diverse experiences of mothers, from those who attempt DIY caesareans to those born into witness protection, and from unexpected infants delivered through toilets to those that arrive in elevators. However, a pressing issue arises: the system designed to support midwives and the women they care for is beginning to crumble. Overworked, understaffed, and underappreciated, these challenging conditions are taking a toll on the dedicated staff, who are tirelessly working to uphold our National Health Service. The consequences of this situation are grave and demand our immediate attention.

\n Weight: 252g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789464573\n \n