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# The Baby's Coming: A Story of Dedication by an Independent Midwife Paperback – 13 Mar. 2014

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Fantastic read!
  

*by J***L on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2014*

The Baby's Coming is one of the best books I've read in a long time.  Not only is it a fascinating insight into the training and life of both an NHS and then Independent Midwife, and the story of a resourceful, bright and passionate mum, but also a testimony to the importance of preserving and protecting Independent Midwifery.  Virginia's positive, caring and infectious personality leaps from every page...any pregnant mum would want to be cared for by her.  In a system where caregivers survive by becoming detached, Virginia stands out as a professional who simply cannot close her heart to the women in her care, and she feels their tragedies and triumphs but above all fiercely protects each of 'her' women's right to choose where and how and with whom she gives birth.  The birth stories in here moved me to tears on more than one occasion, but for me personally the most moving line was ' I will face any consequence of breaking a law in order to say my life's work has had meaning.  I will not betray the women I care for.' My god mothers have waited a long time to be championed in this way by such an amazing individual. Go Virginia! Buy this book people, and see what maternity care can and should be, for every single woman.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    inspiring!!
  

*by L***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2023*

As a wannabe midwife this read just reconfirmed everything I feel about going into the profession! Virginia’s accounts of childbirth are inspiring and empowering I hope one day I’ll be as good a midwife!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A snapshot of independent midwifery
  

*by K***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2014*

The Baby's Coming by Virginia Howes was a book I had apprehensions about. I read this during the last stages of my midwifery training and was a little anxious that it might become one of those books (and tv programmes, films, articles...) that just annoys and infuriates me. It's not necessarily the subject of this sort of book that annoys me but usually the editing, where things aren't quite right. Just ask Jim what I'm like watching Casualty and you'll get the picture*.This book is one of the few midwifery autobiographies that hasn't driven me to distraction and is now gladly welcomed into my exclusive "Midwifery Books I Enjoy" club alongside Baby Catcher by Peggy Vincent and the Call the Midwife trilogy by Jennifer Worth. This is because although some bits did frustrate me, they were the bits that were meant to! Also the way the births and care were described were something I could entirely relate to as a student midwife transitioning into a qualified one.As an autobiography, the book describes Virginia's life from her teenage years, through her experiences as a parent, her nurse and midwifery training and finally her practice as an independent midwife. It was interesting to read about some of the experiences she had during her training and think about how much has, and unfortunately also hasn't, changed.The main reason I bought the book originally was because I wanted insight into independent midwifery. At this point in time, I have no plans to become an independent midwife but you never know! Virginia describes well the differences between practice in the NHS and independent practice and the benefits and challenges independent midwives face.Of course, most of the readers of the book won't be midwives or students and this book caters for the ordinary reader as well. If you like books about birth and babies, this will not disappoint and the descriptions of the births are some of my favourite bits. Some will make you laugh, others will make you cry. All will keep you entertained.Definitely would recommend this to midwives and students as well as mums, dads, anyone interested in what independent midwifery is and the perspective of an independent midwife.

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