Labor Nurse

An incisive yet personal look at the science and history of the most common surgery performed in America—the cesarean section—and an exposé on the disturbing state of maternal medical care When Rachel Somerstein had an unplanned C-section with her first child, the experience was anything...

Essential, empowering medical information and advice to help you prepare for your labor and delivery journey—from a leading OB-GYN and social media educator. “Your most pressing, and often unspoken, questions about birth, finally answered by a doctor who listens.”—Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN...

From the acclaimed author of Like a Mother comes a reflection on the state of caregiving in America, and an exploration of mothering as a means of social change. The Covid-19 pandemic shed fresh light on a long-overlooked truth: mothering is among the only essential work humans do. In response...

The compelling untold story of a group of stranded U.S. Army nurses and medics fighting to escape Nazi-occupied Europe. When 26 Army nurses and medics-part of the 807th Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron-boarded a cargo plane for transport in November 1943, they never anticipated the...

Between Contractions is a compassionate, story-driven memoir from the perspective of a traveling labor and delivery nurse who has spent years at the bedside during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. Written for nurses, expectant parents, and patients alike, this book offers an honest look at what happens inside labor rooms —both seen and unseen. Through short, reflective stories, Cora Halstead shares the realities of caring for birthing families across different hospitals and communities.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER Read by the author and featuring eight exclusive bonus sections Jen calls 'Vaginal Vignettes': humorous and unforgettable moments from Jen’s career in the labor and delivery room. ‘I highly recommend Birth Vibes for pregnant women who...

The true, eye-opening account of how the NHS has been failed and what we can do to save it. ‘The NHS is an institution. But it’s also a political football, kicked back and forth between politicians for the past 75 years. It’s a burden to some and a potent vote-winner for others. It’s a...