A Midwife's Story

by Penny Armstrong, Sheryl Feldman

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About this book

A gripping first-hand account of midwife Penny Armstrong's journey from student midwife in Glasgow to running her own practice among the Amish in rural Pennsylvania, A Midwife's Story never fails to enlighten, inform and surprise. Going far beyond mere biography, Armstrong's journey of self-discovery is ultimately very moving, and it is the honesty with which she describes the world she discovers which makes this book a classic, and essential reading not just for aspiring midwives but to anyone interested in natural birth.

Book Details

ISBN13	9781905177042
ISBN10	1905177046
Series/Work	OL4804868W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher	Pinter & Martin Ltd
Language	ENG
Created At	January 30, 2025
Updated At	January 30, 2025
Last OL update	January 18, 2025

Subjects

Amish Biography Biography / Autobiography Biography & Autobiography / Medical Fiction, general Health & Fitness Health/Fitness Medical - General Medical - Other Personnel Midwifery Midwives New York Times reviewed Pennsylvania, biography Personal narratives Pregnancy, birth & baby care Pregnancy & Childbirth Scotland, biography Social life and customs Women

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