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Hatch and Dispatch: Tales and Advice From a Midwife
Expecting a baby? Want some advice from someone who has delivered over 3,000 babies and given birth to three of her own?
Hatch and Dispatch is the book for you. Written by a midwife with 35 years experience, this book provides detailed insight into what happens in the delivery suite.
From funny stories from women who have hallucinated when using nitrous, to the partner who wanted to attend ante-natal classes even though his baby was already born (on the job training was not for him), Hatch and Dispatch is a pragmatic and humorous look at pregnancy, labour, and giving birth.
You will read about:
- Common pregnancy complaints
- The inevitable guilt - thanks to the internet, pregnancy now comes with 20% extra free guilt!
- Classes and birth plans
- Labour and pain relief
- Dos and don’ts for partners
- What the midwives will teach you once baby is born
- A preview of history’s worst pregnancy and parenting advice
Being pregnant should be an exciting time for mums-to-be. Read, enjoy, relax. You were designed to bake this baby.
Hatch and Dispatch is the book for you. Written by a midwife with 35 years experience, this book provides detailed insight into what happens in the delivery suite.
From funny stories from women who have hallucinated when using nitrous, to the partner who wanted to attend ante-natal classes even though his baby was already born (on the job training was not for him), Hatch and Dispatch is a pragmatic and humorous look at pregnancy, labour, and giving birth.
You will read about:
- Common pregnancy complaints
- The inevitable guilt - thanks to the internet, pregnancy now comes with 20% extra free guilt!
- Classes and birth plans
- Labour and pain relief
- Dos and don’ts for partners
- What the midwives will teach you once baby is born
- A preview of history’s worst pregnancy and parenting advice
Being pregnant should be an exciting time for mums-to-be. Read, enjoy, relax. You were designed to bake this baby.
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2016
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February 1, 2018
This was a breath of fresh air after reading so many scary pregnancy books (especially "The Business of Baby!"). It's reassuring to be told "you can do this," and "your body knows what to do." The take-home message I got from it was: relax and go with the flow, continuous from pregnancy and through labour. Everything was explained in laymen's terms, and I had the feeling I was reading advice from a second mom rather than a professional I've never met.
It was nice to read that it's best to avoid "Dr. Google" and other scare-tactic articles. There were lots of tips like exactly what to say when you call the hospital, what info to keep track of and what's not important (ex: contraction times don't need to be recorded), what questions to ask the midwife/nurse, when to book it to the hospital, etc.
As a healthcare professional, I enjoyed reading a book that wasn't written by a doctor. They can be great, but docs aren't usually present unless there's an emergency or it's "go time." That leaves a huge chunk of hang-time that gets filled with other hospital staff. I really enjoyed reading about the author's personal experiences and stories from previous patients. (All names changed to protect the innocent of course.) There were lots of sections just for the partner of mom-to-be that were great, including how to deal with the stress of seeing a loved one in so much pain.
This is one of the top books I'd recommend for expecting parents. The others in my short list would include "Expecting Better," "The Danish Way of Parenting," "The Whole 9 Months," and "Do Father's Matter?."
I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.
It was nice to read that it's best to avoid "Dr. Google" and other scare-tactic articles. There were lots of tips like exactly what to say when you call the hospital, what info to keep track of and what's not important (ex: contraction times don't need to be recorded), what questions to ask the midwife/nurse, when to book it to the hospital, etc.
As a healthcare professional, I enjoyed reading a book that wasn't written by a doctor. They can be great, but docs aren't usually present unless there's an emergency or it's "go time." That leaves a huge chunk of hang-time that gets filled with other hospital staff. I really enjoyed reading about the author's personal experiences and stories from previous patients. (All names changed to protect the innocent of course.) There were lots of sections just for the partner of mom-to-be that were great, including how to deal with the stress of seeing a loved one in so much pain.
This is one of the top books I'd recommend for expecting parents. The others in my short list would include "Expecting Better," "The Danish Way of Parenting," "The Whole 9 Months," and "Do Father's Matter?."
I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.
March 10, 2019
This book is very real and funny. The author explains issues as they are and is most certainly matter of fact. Which for me is good trait to have. I found this book great for easing any worries for soon to be mothers and student or new midwives. I would most certainly recommend if you're looking to find answers to all of those new mother worries and old wives tales. I think there is so much on the market for mothers to be, that the information can become confusing. This book clears everything up, with some giggles along the way!
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