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Foreword

I am delighted to welcome you to this essential text: Better Births: The Midwife ‘with Woman’. I know the passion and dedication shown by the Lead Author and Editor, Dr Anna M. Brown as I have been fortunate to work with her for many (nearly 20) years! Many of the other authors are also colleagues and practice partners which gives me a real sense of pride in the enthusiasm shown by the clinicians who I work alongside.

The introductory chapter sets the scene clearly for the focus of the book, detailing the stories from Midwives on being ‘with women.’ The importance of sharing our experiences is paramount in supporting the learning and reflection of our colleagues, students and the generation of professionals. Indeed, the voice of women also comes through clearly; thank you to all those who have shared their personal experiences of pregnancy and birth, your courage and honesty will support learning for the profession.

I would personally like to thank the contributors of this book as I know it will form a valuable resource for all who access it. I look forward to seeing our Surrey students ‘thumbing’ through it, knowing that it is being opened more widely across the next generation of this vibrant group of professionals.

Professor Melaine Coward Head of School, School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey Interim Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences