Giving Birth

This is my first book review! I read so many books about birth and midwifery that I will begin sharing my favorites here – please feel free to share your comments, and also suggest other books to read.

Giving Birth by Catherine Taylor is a narrative of the author’s journey through pregnancy, becoming a doula, and learning about birth through the eyes of midwives. Taylor writes in such a friendly and honest way, and provides intimate examples of births at hospitals, birth centers, and at home.

Although it does not seem like the author is planning on becoming a midwife, her passion for natural birth and midwifery is apparent. After having her second child, she writes about not compromising her dreams to have a natural birth. She concludes that dreams matter; they are the way change begins Taylor, p. 300.

This book was such an encouragement to me as I begin my journey in midwifery! Next month, I will share about the book I am currently reading: Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth.

3 Responses to “Giving Birth”

  1. Neena Says:
    I am starting my quest to become a Doula and a midwife. I have also read some and talked with other midwifes. Currently I have been offered an apprintance position with a midwife in my area. So I start on Friday, August 19. Yahhh!!!!! I am so happy right now. A life long dream will come true for me. Good luck to you in you journey to this special calling.
  2. Bethany Says:
    Hi, Neena! Congratulations and blessings to you as you begin this exciting opportunity. I'd love to hear about it.
  3. kym Says:

    congrats

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