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What kind of research did you feel was helpful to you in writing The Secrets of Midwives?
Sally Hepworth
Hi Darlene,
As I am not a midwife, I had to do A LOT of research for this book. I started by reading everything I could get my hands on about midwifery—novels, memoirs, medical books—and then I watched hours of footage on high-risk deliveries (including footings!). I also subscribed to online communities and forums where I was able to ask questions about midwifery and touch base with several home-birth midwives and midwives alliance groups. Best of all, I have an aunt who is a midwife who was able to make suggestions and verify things for me.
Thanks for your question!
Sally
As I am not a midwife, I had to do A LOT of research for this book. I started by reading everything I could get my hands on about midwifery—novels, memoirs, medical books—and then I watched hours of footage on high-risk deliveries (including footings!). I also subscribed to online communities and forums where I was able to ask questions about midwifery and touch base with several home-birth midwives and midwives alliance groups. Best of all, I have an aunt who is a midwife who was able to make suggestions and verify things for me.
Thanks for your question!
Sally
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I loved this book. A quote-you know you've read a good book when you turn the last page & feel like you have lost a friend. I was talking about your book last night; how much I enjoyed the characters, their lives, their thoughts. I downloaded a new book & started reading it yesterday. I just can't get into it yet. A friend said; sometimes you need time to grieve the end of a book before you begin a new one? I agree.
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