Guestbook
I love getting feedback from readers. To leave a comment in my Guestbook go to the bottom of this page and type your message in the box headed “Leave a reply”. Look forward to hearing from you.
I love getting feedback from readers. To leave a comment in my Guestbook go to the bottom of this page and type your message in the box headed “Leave a reply”. Look forward to hearing from you.
October 18th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Oh if only I had read “Midwife Wisdom, Mother Love” before having my babies. It was definately the book I wanted to read, such an apt title. Sarah, your humour, honesty and above all your generosity in sharing your experiences of birth and beyond made for captivating and informative reading. I especially appreciated the little insights into your relationships and day to day life with Pete and each of the children as another sibling was preparing to bless your family with their presence. Thanks for keeping it real, this book is a joy.
Kirsten x
September 11th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Fantastic Sarah!! This book is a MUST for all women (and men) who are expecting a baby. I started reading it in preparation for my pregnancy (not pregnant yet) and couldn’t put it down!! Reading about your 4 birth experiences really helped me to be more relaxed about my birthing options. I can’t wait to read it again when I’m pregnant!!
Love Sue
August 16th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
When I was visiting my daughter, Tiffaney in Queensland recently she introduced me to her friend, you, Sarah. We had a wonderful day together on your farm. It was a joy to meet you and your children. I have read your book loved it, passing it on to others and highly recommend it for midwives, doctors, parents, grandparents, parents to be, in fact everyone as birth and human rights is relevant to us all.
I was very fortunate to have had the support of wonderful midwives for the birth of 2 of my children at home. My first born with one of the first gentle-style ‘Leboyer’ births in a Melbourne hospital. I feel very strongly about the ongoing access to professional, wise and loving midwife support for women and families who choose the homebirth option.
Sarah, thank you for your courage, honesty, tenderness and love expressed in your journey, your book. I look forward to reading your next book too!
Love and blessings to you, Pete, Jack, Noah, Kai and Poppy
Jo Rawson
August 10th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Dear Sarah,
I read Midwife Wisdom, Mother Love from cover to cover in a matter of days before I gave birth to my first child. The writing was relaxed and made for easy reading, answering questions and putting my mind at rest about many smaller details that so many professionals forget to share with you - it was almost as though I was having a conversation with you.
Many thanks and Best Wishes
Jan Potgeiter, South Africa
July 27th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Dearest Sarah,
I have just finished reading your amazing book, and I have to say it was such a journey to take with you and of course Pete, and your four beautiful children, and I didn’t want it to end. Your writing is incredible and I often felt as if I was like a fly on the wall watching you go through your births of your little bubs. A lot of the experiences that you had really resinated with me on such a deep level.
The love,caring, humour, empathy, information and knowing really shown through for me, and I feel even though Glenn and I have had our children, and we have no intention to have anymore, this was a very empowering and informative read that made me feel so strong and proud of what I/we have accomplished. I have learnt so much through reading your book, and now feel as though I know so much about you, and your life, and your special family.
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and I wish you every happiness and success in life.
Love, laughter and smiles to you and your family!
Love Tiffaney.
P.S I will be passing your book onto others, and am sure it will touch them too, in a very special, intimate and inspiring way, as it did for me.
February 5th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Hello, i am a midwife from germany and i am looking around in worlwide midwifes websites. Yours is very pretty. Soon my full website is online. I hope you will visit me too and leave a short message.
Good luck and success for you.
Angelika Kalb
November 18th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Oh Dear Sarah!
What a fantastic experience is Midwife Wisdom, Mother Love!!!
I know it was published just as Mahalo was waiting to make his entrance into the world… 18 days overdue! and I did not read it then… Now he is 3!!! and I have thoroughly enjoyed every word!
It was a powerful and healing experience for me.. I have humbly realised that I too, am a living legend.. this birthing process is totally awesome.. and every word you shared spoke to the very core of me…
I cried from the beginning to end.. happy, wow tears of awe!
Give this book to your daughters.. your best friends.. and your sons!
This book comes from the heart.. a deeply spiritual journey of the wonders of birthing… honestly and informatively.
Thank you so much.
Blessings of Infinite Bliss
Butterfly
xox
July 4th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
I thought Midwife Wisdom, Mother Love was awesome. I thought is was informative, inspiring and empowering. It also confirmed that I did not have a normal birth with my son! And that I have been totally on track in the last year dealing with those feelings and moving on so I can look forward to having another child.
January 17th, 2007 at 8:20 am
THANK-YOU SOOO much Sarah & Pete. I loved your book. The only disappointing thing was that I had finished it in 2 nights. I couldn’t put it down, and when I did finish your book I was crying (happy & probably hormonal tears!) I am 27 weeks with my 1st pregnancy. Your book has enlightened me in a way in which it helped me realise that pregnancy & birth CAN be spiritual event. I had images of giving birth under the bright lights of the operating theatre with at least half a dozen medical professionals (junior drs. ect) and the echoing noise of utensils. I am a registered nurse & work in the surgical field. Many of my friends, family and fellow nurses enjoy telling me the ‘horror’ stories of child birth- I have learnt to put on the fake smile or simply walk away. Since reading your book I have realised the beauty of childbirth & I am no way a scared as I was (it is hard to see your belly get bigger & not wonder just how hard it is going to be to get it out!). Two of my best friends are also pregnant, we are all due within weeks of each other and have gained knowledge and strength from each other. I will be purchasing a book for each of them to read and to be enlightened also. Thank-You again for sharing your beautiful experiences. Peta Donnell (Aspendale, VICTORIA)
July 11th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
Dear Sarah,
I started reading your book last night when I couldn’t get to sleep because of major heartburn and just finished it this morning. It was just fabulous and I would have to say it is the most informative and down to earth book that I have read about birthing. I am 7 weeks (fingers crossed!) off having baby number 4, and your book has excited me again about our new baby being born. I am still a bit scared (transition still floods back to me every now and then from the delivery of our 3rd child!), but I know I can do it and am excited by the prospect. Thank you for sharing your wonderful stories of your childrens birthdays. I had tears streaming down my face with each of them, they were so powerful and inspiring.
Congratulations on a sensational book. I will definately be recommending it to anyone that will listen and you have inspired me, not only for my own births but to follow my heart and change from nursing studies to midwifery.
Thanks once again!
Megan Williams
February 7th, 2006 at 1:26 pm
Thanks for a great read. I am now 32 weeks with my first and this was the best book I have read on pregnancy and birth so far. Reading about your own 4 Labour experiences was both moving and enlightning - I am very grateful you have shared your experiences us. Thank you.
January 17th, 2006 at 4:18 pm
One of the best realistic pregnauncy books i have read. with the humor and no nonsesne writing it really makes for a great read!!!! i will be passing it on to all i know!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!
October 1st, 2005 at 6:13 pm
Thanks for writing ‘Midwife Wisdom, Mother Love’ It has the perfect blend of knowledge and wisdom (from experience!). I found the birth of my first child to be not what I expected (to say the least) - reading your book has opened my eyes to the fact that the next experience can be different. Reading the book is like having a bestfriend who’s a midwife - comforting, easy. I also really enjoyed reading about your personal birth experiences. Thanks again - get cracking on the next one - I can’t wait to read it.
Cath
September 16th, 2005 at 8:46 pm
I have read ‘Midwife Wisdom, Mother Love’ cover to cover - an excellent read! I am sure it was written specifically with me in mind! What a wonderful combination of common sense and personal experience delivered with such ‘true’ warmth and honesty (quite rare these days!) Both my mum (who used to be a midwife) and I could not put it down. Mum said all the wonderful memories came flooding back. In fact your book bought a tear to both of us! My husband is still wrapped up in his thriller (as you mentioned most husbands are), however he will read it in time.
All the best
Simone
September 8th, 2005 at 11:44 pm
Dear Sarah,
I have read your book - devoured it would be a more accurate description, i just couldn’t put it down. In these last days of my pregnancy I found it tremendously comforting and rewarding. Not only insightful but very open, gentle and informative. You are a very talented writer whose voice lifts clearly from the page and from your heart to speak to the hearts of your readers. Congratulations and thanks.
Pip
September 3rd, 2005 at 9:15 pm
Dear Sarah,
I feel after the many books I have read on pregnancy, birth and babies over the last eighteen years I can honestly say yours is the best ever. I really have savoured every word. I absolutely loved your book Sarah. I admired your very honest, very practical and down to earth approach on addressing the many issues, while keeping it personal and very reassuring. It makes it so easy to read. Unlike the many books which just deal with the development of the baby and the mum’s body changes, by sharing your story you certainly covered a more realistic approach to the huge range of emotional events and situations that parents are faced with. By expressing your personal feelings and beliefs of the big picture on becoming a parent it has made it more real. Your book has also encouraged me to discuss lots of scenarios with my partner about what both our needs may be. By doing this I hope we will be able to work together more as a team (even though I am still scared he might pass out!) I know this book will be invaluable to all parents, reading it will enlighten the many unthought/thought of worries in their minds, as it has done for me.
Thanks again for a great read.
Fiona
August 21st, 2005 at 9:15 pm
Hi Sarah
I just wanted to let you know that I read your book and really enjoyed it. My sister also bought it and she is enjoying it as well.
Congratulations you did a great job. I have recommended your book to many of
my friends.
Best Wishes
Wendy
August 19th, 2005 at 10:38 am
Hi Sarah,
Your book was wonderful. VERY good. Easy to read.
Love Vicki
August 10th, 2005 at 12:53 pm
Hi Sarah,
Just to say how much I enjoyed the book. Congratulations on a little gem, I’m sure it will be one for the bedside of every pregnant woman, my copy is being passed on to my masseuse. Melissa finds herself pregnant again after
an 11 year gap, and said she knows there’ll be many changes since her first confinement.
I know she’ll appreciate your wisdom, warmth and honesty. I so admire you
on all scores.
Love Enid Leighton
August 8th, 2005 at 3:17 pm
Dear Sarah,
I wanted to write and let you know how much I loved your book!!
Your book was easy to read and informative without being textbookish and it flowed well. The anecdotes from people that have crossed your path made it more
‘real’. The stories of your own births, especially
because they were so different from each other, really made the whole thing hit home. I haven’t come accross any other book that describes birth so openly and honestly (ie it will be painful!)
The fact that you acknowledge that not everyone will be able to have a natural birth and that that is ok (you didn’t fail, you still have a beautiful baby, no
matter how it made into the world) is also really
important. I have spoken to quite a few people who
read all the Active Birth etc books and when they
couldn’t give birth that way, felt like they had
failed.
Another part that I thought was really good was where
you address the ’support people’. I read that bit out
loud to Geoff, as well as Jack’s birth. He looked a
bit pale after that (!) but I think it inspired him to
try and read the whole book.
So as you can probably tell I really loved it!! Best
wishes and good luck -I’m sure it will be a bestseller!!
Jessica
July 30th, 2005 at 8:05 pm
Dear Sar,
A great read and I will be passing on your
book to everone it is really inspiring !!!
Nick
July 22nd, 2005 at 9:50 pm
Congratulations, Sarah, for writing such a readable,informative and loving book. Every midwife, like myself, wishes she had been able to do the same. But your unique experiences of motherhood plus your wonderful humour have created a gem! I will be recommending it to the couples in my antenatal classes. I wish you every success as an author and in life. Cheers, Gaye Everett.