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A review by sigkapoli
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
5.0
As a mother, this was a great read. I read it after the birth of my first child in a hospital, and it changed the course of how I would birth my daughters, and my journey into becoming a midwife.
The birth stories alone are worth buying and reading this book. My copy is well-loved and will need to be replaced eventually. Due to the people who shared their stories, some of the language (being "high", "psychedelic births") may be off-putting to some, but read past it.
The basic midwifery skills at the back are valuable to read through so that parents have an understanding of what to expect in case they wind up alone. I do recommend this book for those choosing to birth without an attendant as it will give them insight into resolving possible problems.
The birth stories alone are worth buying and reading this book. My copy is well-loved and will need to be replaced eventually. Due to the people who shared their stories, some of the language (being "high", "psychedelic births") may be off-putting to some, but read past it.
The basic midwifery skills at the back are valuable to read through so that parents have an understanding of what to expect in case they wind up alone. I do recommend this book for those choosing to birth without an attendant as it will give them insight into resolving possible problems.