Book Review: The Song of the Whole Wide World: On Grief, Motherhood and Poetry By Tamarin Norwood Review by: Dr Alys Einion – Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee, and Editor-in-Chief, The Practising Midwife Published by Indigo Press Publication date: 2022 Format: pbk RRP: £9.99 ISBN: 978-1911648734 ‘It was a lonely ocean…’ It took me some […]
Acupressure and Moxibustion for Childbirth by Loredana Zordan Reviewed by Samuel Todd – Lead for Professional Practice and A-EQUIP, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Self Published 2023 Pages 184 RRP £30.00 Amazon Paperback ISBN: 9798867833848 I first met Loredana (virtually) during COVID-19 as I was undertaking an Acupoint Stimulation Course for Midwives (Acupressure, […]
Book Review: Birth New Compiled By Laura Elizabeth Review by: Hazel Keedle – Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Western Sydney University Published by Maven Press Publication date: 2022 Format: Paperback 294pp RRP: AUD$ 45.83 ISBN: 978-0645323047 This book comprises of stories, thoughts and insights from an eclectic group of women across Australia. Compiled by Laura Elizabeth, […]
Book Review: Introduction to Research for Midwives by Rowena Doughty and Diane Menage Review by: Kerry Pollard – Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, UCLan Published by Elsevier Publication date: 2023 Format: pbk RRP: £59.99 ISBN: 978-0702080036 I was excited to review this book as I have been an advocate for the previous version by Colin Rees. […]
Book Review: Sustainability, Midwifery and Birth Edited by Lorna Davies, Rea Daellenbach and Mary Kensington Review by: Dr Ella Caine – Midwife, Norfolk Published by Routledge Publication date: 2021 Format: Paperback 296pp RRP: £34.99 ISBN: 978-0367259259 The importance this book has for illuminating the broad context of midwifery care is clear. The authors are based […]
Freebirth Stories by Mavis Kirkham and Nadine Edwards Publisher: Birth Practice and Politics Forum Published: November 2023 Pages: 276 ISBN: 978-1916060623 Amazon £14.99 Review by Dr Alys Einion FRCM Despite all the wonderful work done by midwives, doulas and birthworkers in reminding women and professionals that birth is a natural and social event, this […]
Book Review: Becoming A Midwife By Ellie Durant Review by: Humphrey Beja – Intern Midwife, Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital-Kampala, Uganda Published by Bloomsbury Academic Publication date: 2023 Format: pbk RRP: £11.99 ISBN: 978-1350322332 This book focuses on the key organisational and communication tools for midwives. The book highlights time management, essay writing, examination, […]
Book Review: Skilled Heartfelt Midwifery Practice – Safe, Relational Care for Alternative Physiological Births by Dr Claire Feeley Review by: Anna-Marie Madeley – Midwife and Doctoral Researcher, The Open University Author: Dr Claire Feeley Published by Springer Publication date: 2023 Format: pbk RRP: £59.99 ISBN: 9783031436420 A hugely compelling and significant book, this is a […]
Book Review: DO/BIRTH A Gentle Guide to Labour and Childbirth by Caroline Flint Review by: Jane Wines – Lecturer, Lead Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program. Midwifery Program, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus Published by Do Books Publication date: 2023 Format: Paperback RRP: £9.99 ISBN: 978-1914168338 This pocketbook, tailored for expectant parents, focuses exclusively […]
Book Review: Stories in Midwifery: Reflection, Inquiry, Action by Allison Cummins, Katharine Gillett, Karen McLaughlin, Loretta Musgrave, Jessica Wood Review by: Sheena McChlery – Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, University of Notre Dame Australia Published by Elsevier Publication date: 2023 Format: Paperback 176pp RRP: AUD$ 47.19 ISBN: 978-0729544559 As a midwifery educator, I’m always excited to […]
