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Sheena Byrom (Author)
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Book Description

Release Date: 24 Nov 2011

The inspirational story of life as a midwife.


From her very first day as a nervous student nurse in Blackburn to the dedicated completion of her nursing qualifications and her training as a midwife in Burnley, Sheena Byrom has never once looked back, enjoying a thirty-five-year career with the NHS.


Catching Babies is a moving account of an extraordinary career. It reveals the unique experiences that filled Sheena's days as she looked after overwhelmed mums and dads and helped to bring their precious babies into the world.


At the forefront of evolving medical practices, she was the first midwife to oversee a home water birth in her area, but also found herself at the centre of a traumatic delivery that resulted in a nine-year litigation case and tested her to her limits.


Yet, whatever has come Sheena's way, ultimately, there are the strong mothers who taught her so much and the little miracles who have made every single moment as a midwife truly magical.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (24 Nov 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0755362721
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755362721
  • Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Sheena Byrom was born and brought up in North West England and has lived and worked there all her life.

Sheena's career spans 35 years - and she has recently taken early retirement to complete a PhD in normal childbirth with the University of Nottingham. She is married with four children, one of whom has followed her mother's footsteps in becoming a midwife lecturer.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring 4 Dec 2011
By Sarah Kate
Format:Paperback
As a first year student midwife, a large proportion of the recent news items concerning midwives and maternity services are depressing and disheartening to say the least. This book has reminded me of why I am so passionate about becoming a midwife, and completely encapsuates (in my opinion) the best way to practice midwifery.

For those readers who are not midwives, this book is a fabulous account of the changing face of maternity services over the last 3 decades, showing how current practice has evolved and the pressures that midwives face today. It also demonstrates the tremendous influence that a good experience with a midwife can have on the life of a woman and her family, and thus the importance of high quality maternity care. The stories are told with warmth, and they read as if you were in the room observing for yourself.

Fantastic book, I read it cover to cover in one day and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating story 4 Dec 2011
By Reader from Oxford
Format:Paperback
Catching Babies is a cracking read about Sheena Byrom's 35-year career as a midwife in Lancashire. I particularly enjoyed the chapters about her close-knit family upbringing and her nursing training at Blackburn Royal Infirmary. Her story has its share of challenges and heartbreak, but it gives a fascinating insight into the daily work of midwives and is written in a very chatty and accessible way.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring! 6 Dec 2011
By Theresie
Format:Paperback
I am a hopeful student midwife to be and have been reading Sheena's book during my application process which at times is harsh and makes me wonder if i should carry on.
Reading Catching Babies has inspired me to keep going. This is a wonderful, touching memoir and should live on anyones bookshelf not just those interested in midwifery.

There should be more midwives like Sheena and I hope to follow in her footsteps.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book
I'm only part of the way into the book, and i love it. I'm a student midwife & i'm really enjoying it. thanks.
Published 8 days ago by sue barker
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
I absolutely loved this book, Sheena is an extraordinary lady! This book made me laugh and cry! Wonderful insight into the world of midwifery
Published 3 months ago by jimbob
5.0 out of 5 stars happy customer
What a super read this book is... how the times have changed over the years concerning the delivery of babies and the midwives that helped those poor mothers... Read more
Published 5 months ago by MRS DA MCMILLAN
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining for another midwife
Based in an area I'm familiar with I found this account of Sheena's career really interesting. I don't honestly think that non midwives would find it as riveting as I did though
Published 5 months ago by L P Bilton
4.0 out of 5 stars This inspirational, heartwarming and candid true story of a midwife...
This has to be one of the most heartwarming, touching and beautiful real-life stories about a woman working in the medical profession (in particular midwifery), I have ever read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lucinda
4.0 out of 5 stars A very poignant, personal and sometimes amusing story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a very personal story of a caring midwife from her early life at home to the present day. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Susan Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational writing
Sheena Byrom has captured a brief moment in time which tells us what it was like for a midwife in the 20th Century. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. L. A. Bland
5.0 out of 5 stars Catching babies
This book is an excellent easy read!! you will not want to put it down,it's a true story of a remarkable lady who has totally committed her life to her midwifery carer, as well as... Read more
Published 10 months ago by maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Tale! A Must Read!!
A Must read!Especially for any nurses or midwifes qualified or not!! This book is a "page turning" read! Read more
Published 10 months ago by elaine berry
5.0 out of 5 stars A really interesting read.
I really enjoyed this book. It is light, easy reading but very interesting and uplifting. Sheena writes very modestly, but her passion for midwifery and love for women comes... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Meg Z
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