The Infertile Midwife

The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood

By Sophie Martin

Genre:-Memoir/Non Fiction

Pages:-288

Publisher:-Quadrille Publishing

Blurb:-An insightful, moving memoir, capturing life working as a midwife in a busy NHS hospital at the same time as dealing with experiences of infertility, IVF and loss.

 As a young married couple, Sophie Martin and her husband spent years trying to conceive. They went through several rounds of IVF, at great expense, and even travelled overseas for treatment, never quite knowing whether they would one day have a family. Alongside this, Sophie was working hard at a job she loved: looking after expectant mothers and newborn babies as a midwife in a busy hospital, where the patients' daily new additions were a constant reminder of Sophie's own setbacks in pursuit of motherhood.

 The Infertile Midwife is a deeply personal, moving account of chasing something that you want so desperately. It also offers a much-needed look at how society treats infertility-from the language we use to the small talk we make-and the ways in which we can all do more to make things better for hopeful parents. With great warmth and honesty, Sophie shares her experiences of the bursts of hope and moments of great loss, but also the humour, love and joy that can be found in even the darkest places.

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My Review:-This story shows just how much Sophie loves her job, as well as telling us her story. Sophie and her husband hasn't had it easy, they have went through the ups and downs, but through it all they have had hope. This is a beautiful story, that will have you laughing as well as crying. There is so many people go through this journey but it's never something that is spoken openly about, but Sophie has. There is so much I could say about this but I think it's Sophie's story and for her to tell you. I will say it's something that should be shared