At the risk of sounding squeamish, how graphic does this book get while depicting childbirth?
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Cindy Batdorf
I didn't think of any of the scenes as graphic. I felt they were very sensitive to the mother's feelings.
Lisa Mcbroom
Pretty gross but then I am squeamish!
Beth
There is a good deal of talk about blood and amniotic fluid and pain associated with normal births and also a description of a birth gone wrong with massive bleeding held back manually but eventually the bleeding leads to the woman's death. If that would bother you then don't read this. (and don't have babies for sure!)
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