Ever wondered what giving birth really feels like? 26 parents bare all about bearing down and barely believing... "Is that really normal?!" In this collection of birth stories, parents recall not just the physiological events of childbirth, but their emotional journeys - how they felt from the twinge of that first contraction to those first hugs with their new arrivals. These stories explore - anonymously, honestly, and just for you - labour's highs, lows, and everything in-betweens. Without considering what is or isn't appropriate to share. Without interruption. And with a frank openness that exposes a kaleidoscopic snapshot of childbirth in all its crowning glory. REVIEWS "A must read for student midwives." - Linda Mottram, Author of "Midlife to Midwife" "Overall - yes! Buy it!" - Amber Kevill, @doulalibrary "Raw and interesting." - Ellie Durant, Author and Midwife "A great collection of birth stories written in a way that is true and authentic." - Korena Darnelle, Author of "Gimme a Home Birth" "This is a wonderful book. […] Highly recommended!" - Becca, Make Birth Better "A thoroughly relatable read." - Steph Mills, Mum of Two and Head of WNL