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Monitoring Your Baby in Labour: An Evidence-Based Guide to Help Plan Your Birth

Vol. 38, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2026, Vol 38, No 2 Dr Kirsten Small Published by BST Press on 27 th of January 2026 204 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1764171837 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978…   Read more…

The Last Midwife

Vol. 38, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2026, Vol 38, No 2 By Karen Lawrence Published by Exodus Books on ‎25th November 2025 474 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1919376402 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9…   Read more…

Review of the new book, ‘Born Stroppy’ by Ruth Weston

Vol. 37, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2025, Vol 37, No 2 Born Stroppy By Ruth Weston Published by Book Brilliance Publishing ISBN: 9781913770976 330 pages Publisher’s recomme…   Read more…

The AIMS Guide to Resolution After Birth

Vol. 36, No. 1, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2024, Vol 36, No 1 Principal author Shane Ridley Published by AIMS (27 Mar. 2020) ISBN…   Read more…

Book review: Union Street, by Pat Barker

Vol. 35, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2023, Vol 35, No 3 Union Street, by Pat Barker [Birth in the context of lifecourse/tes…   Read more…

Squaring the Circle: Normal birth research, theory and practice in a technological age

Vol. 35, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2023, Vol 35, No 2 Squaring the Circle: Normal birth research, theory and practice in a technological age Edited by Soo Downe and Sheena…   Read more…

The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem: A Midwife's Tale

Vol. 34, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 4 To read or download this Journal as a PDF. Please click here . The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem: A Midwife's Tale By Brid…   Read more…

What does it feel like being born?

Vol. 34, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 4 To read or download this Journal as a PDF. Please click here . What does it feel like being born? - A Memoir of Pregn…   Read more…

Birth Undisturbed

Vol. 34, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 4 To read or download this Journal as a PDF. Please click here . Collection by Natalie Lennard S&P Gallery, London Revi…   Read more…

Birth Without Violence: a reflection

Vol. 34, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 2 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . By Antonita Kirubanathan As a sec…   Read more…

Labour of Love: The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner

Vol. 34, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 2 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . Labour of Love By Sallyann Beresf…   Read more…

AIMS Classic Book Review – The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin with Katie Rohs

Vol. 34, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 2 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin…   Read more…

Book Review - Maternal Journal

Vol. 34, No. 2, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 2 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . Maternal Journal: A creative guid…   Read more…

Birth Time: the documentary - a review

Vol. 34, No. 1, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 1 By Anne Glover Birth Time: the documentary [1] is an Australian production, released in November 2021. It questions w…   Read more…

What we need to know about the physiological onset of labour and the option of induction: three books to inform and inspire

Vol. 34, No. 1, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2022, Vol 34, No 1 Reviewed for AIMS by Gail Werkmeister Originally I worked as a rese…   Read more…

The Sun Will Shine Again ‘My Mummy Has a Poorly Mind’ - a review

Vol. 33, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices - a review

Vol. 33, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

The Birth Map: Boldly Going Where No Birth Plan Has Gone Before - a review

Vol. 33, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Book review: Dynamic Positions in Birth

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Book Review: Making Informed Decisions on Childbirth: One Scientist’s International Perspective by Sofie Vantiers

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Book Review: Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine

Vol. 33, No. 1, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 1 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here Complete list of book reviews on th…   Read more…

Book Review: The Millstone by Margaret Drabble

Vol. 32, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2020, Vol 32, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Book Review: Birth Shock: How to recover from Birth Trauma, by Mia Scotland

Vol. 32, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2020, Vol 32, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Book Review: A Social History of Maternity and Childbirth: Key themes in maternity care

Vol. 32, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2020…   Read more…

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