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Everything you ever wanted to know about childbirth.... 
I pulled this book off the library shelf randomly because it looked like it might be interesting. Little did I know that I would receive a complete education in the mechanics of childbirth. I have given birth to 3 children but I never knew all these specific details of what actually takes place during labor and delivery. The writing was riveting; I could hardly put the book down when it was time to eat or sleep. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to know more about the human element in childbirth.
Fantastically engaging!
This was quite possibly one of my favorite books of all time! I am an aspiring midwife and felt like this book spoke directly to me and encompassed my own thoughts on labor, delivery, and midwifery in the U.S.
I would love to spend a few hours picking Peggy's brain and just listening to her talk. A WONDERFUL book!
Memory Lane
Absolutely one of the best books I read of late. I was a labor and delivery nurse in the mid 70's when so many changes occurred. This book took me down memory lane of all of the wonderful experiences I had as I labored women before the "electronic age". Thank you Peggy and your women for sharing the most intimate part of their lives.
honest AND exciting!?
I love that Peggy begins her career as a shy, girlish candy striper & goes on to become the take-charge, seasoned veteran she ultimately is. I love that she chose what appear to be the most exciting, interesting, poignant & pivotal birth stories of her professional career to share with us. She gives the people what we want - action! I've read lots of hum-drum, normal homebirth stories, so I found it refreshing to be riveted at every page.
BTW, Peggy, you got screwed & it's not fair! I was so spitting mad about her lawsuit that happened >20 years ago that I will rant about it whenever the topic comes up. A page-turner, but perhaps not for first-time pregnant mommies. If you're really into childbirth, like me, wait until your postpartum time, when you need something to get your heart racing & overemotional eyes pouring in happiness & sadness.
Love it!
If your going to have a natural birth this is a fun book to read in between the hundreds of other books that you may feel are required readiing.
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Each time mid-wife Peggy Vincent "catches" a wet and wriggling baby, she encounters another memorable woman negotiating her unique path through the timeless drama of birth and renewal. Each time, she pays homage to the moment when pain bows to joy, one person becomes two, woman turns to goddess, and the world moves aside to make room for one more soul.
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