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midwifereading's review against another edition
5.0
Being my first ever midwifery text, I am glad for Elizabeth Davis' writing style. It flowed so well, affirmed so much I have already learned during my apprenticeship, and expanded my knowledge on even the most basic of topics. I think it's the perfect first book for anyone contemplating whether midwifery could be their calling.
I think it had a good, logical flow, with excellent supplementary charts throughout, as well as a few basic "case study" style stories to illustrate concepts outlined more academically.
I think it had a good, logical flow, with excellent supplementary charts throughout, as well as a few basic "case study" style stories to illustrate concepts outlined more academically.
tort5150's review against another edition
5.0
I really wish I would have read this while I was pregnant.
noanana's review against another edition
5.0
Read it for my doula certification, really liked her perspective, infusing science with more traditional midwifery knowledge. Quite some concentration required, but very helpful!
dreamofbookspines's review against another edition
5.0
This is an excellent resource for out-of-hospital births. Accessibly written, addressed to the lay public, and in a friendly approachable tone, this is just a really great book. It focuses more on pregnancy than on labor and birth per se, but it has lots of solid information that's been pared down from textbooks so that most people can read it and not be bored stiff. For a book on pregnancy, Davis does an excellent job. (For books on birth, see some of the others on this list.)
lisavdwilt's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a certified doula, and absolutely enjoyed this fantastic and handy resource, filled with wonderful stories and great illustrations to aide you. Though i own the book, I took 5 pages worth of notes. It doesnt even touch on the information she shared, many notes included page numbers to photocopy and print sheets off. Handy information from a more natural POV.
Even though some things we differed on opinion, the knowledge is always handy. She also brought up the mention of alchoal in labour, and how it could be useful for different things. Especially since st the hospital they give multiple types of drugs if need be.
Great read, a must read if you want to learn all the happenings of birth, and all that comes with it.
Even though some things we differed on opinion, the knowledge is always handy. She also brought up the mention of alchoal in labour, and how it could be useful for different things. Especially since st the hospital they give multiple types of drugs if need be.
Great read, a must read if you want to learn all the happenings of birth, and all that comes with it.
cmarie1665's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this, for the faith she has in women's ability to birth undisturbed. Yet the expertise she has for easing any complications that may occur.
sigkapoli's review
3.0
Basic book, seemingly more geared at parents, as it doesn't go as in-depth as I would like. Would make a good read for anyone considering an unassisted birth.
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