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This book is dedicated to my family, my colleagues and friends who have supported me during its creation. I especially wish to thank all the women and midwives who have sent me their stories. Their contribution to this work is pivotal and I hope the content will inspire future generations of midwives, as well as those currently in the profession. A midwifery colleague wrote these lovely words below. When I read them, they resonated with me and the true essence and spirit of this book: Holding Space By kind permission of Emily Clark

What does it mean to hold space For the pregnant/ birthing person And the new parent?

To be a hundred percent present Emotionally, physically and mentally.

To walk their journey with them Without judgement or opinion.

To understand by opening Your heart to them.

To give them space to feel Their feelings and just be.

To be ‘with woman’. Finally, I wish to remember my parents Myriam and Paul who sadly are no longer with us, but who have always wholeheartedly supported my endeavours.

Anna M. Brown