Spiritual Midwifery: Fourth Edition

Great book, however more for US market, gives lot's of midwifery information, some very detailed towards end of the book. There are lot's of birth stories and information within it. The drawings are beautiful. Initially only got it as on Doula reading list, after having got into reading it, feel it contains a vast amount of information, much more than just required for being a birth companion , as it gives many medical procedures. Could be used as a reference book, as it contains vast amount of information in particular for those embarking on a home birth or free birth journey. Would definite recommend for midwifes to read or anyone interested in any kind of birth work, or those who wish to inform themselves in a more natural way of birthing.

Spiritual midwifery is an amazing book for eveyone to read it's easy style and photoes are encouraging to all woman. There is also a midwifes section with clinical info which is of interest, to most people as it gives insight into the medical proffesions methods and how they may come to make decitions. This book blasts myths out of the water and shows how with true understanding of natural birth just about any woman can give birth vaginaly. I would recomend if you only buy one book about birth this would be at the top of the list of recomendations! I'll be investing in more of ina mays books as a result!

Birth changing book highly recommended for mother to be, fathers to be, midwives, Doulas, everyone really haha. So so so good!

In an age where woman are taught to fear birth and distrust their bodies, Ina May is the shining light of empowerment! Yes, you do have to get past some of the hippy lingo but I have thoroughly enjoyed this book (and her birth preparation guide) and think it is a must read for any pregnant woman......especially those who want to avoid over medicalisation.

Very interesting book, a great way of thinking and ideal for midwifery students and midwives alike. Will help you care for women how you'd love to.

I'm a HypnoBirthing practitioner and I can honestly recommend this amazing book to anyone who is interested in birthing or are on their own journey to give birth themselves. You will find Ina May inspiring, empowering, a voice of wisdom, and a true hearted lady who has given her life to ensuring women experience birth as nature intended. A must read for everyone.

This is the book that inspired me to have a home birth. It is packed full of real birth stories which is just great to read and know that natural birth is well...natural. There's some technical midwifery bits in there as well which is good just for own reference.

I Love this book! So inspiring as it really demonstrates how birth can be a painless and magical experience. I really hope that birth culture moves towards the farm model and away from the medical birth culture we currently have in much of the developed world. These women are so empowered and amazing!