Virginia Howes was a mother of four doing the ironing when she had a revelation. Still broody, but not really wanting to add to her family, she realised that becoming a midwife was her true vocation. It was a long journey to get the education and qualifications she needed, especially with a young family, but she was determined and never doubted her decision. Following her training, she spent three years working within the NHS, but her naturally independent spirit fought against the constraints of the system and twelve years ago she decided to set up on her own. Virginia works with mothers who want to give birth at home naturally, something which Virginia believes in passionately. 350 births later, Virginia still loves what she does. The Baby's Coming> is Virginia's memoir and tells the stories of her training as a midwife as well as some of the most memorable of those 350 births: the most dramatic, the most touching. Virginia particularly remembers the births of her own grandchildren whose arrivals in the world were some of the most special moments for her as both a midwife and grandmother.

"The birth of a child is a miraculous event that is momentous for both mother and father. However, it can also be an incredibly hectic time. Wake Up, the Baby’s Coming is the hilarious account of this wonderful and frenzied experience.One night, Mommy and Daddy are sleeping peacefully. As the baby realizes it is too big for the womb, it cues its mother with a series of sharp kicks. After waking abruptly from her sound sleep, Mommy discovers that it is time to go to the hospital and frantically rouses Daddy.The couple now face the chaotic task of gathering their things and traveling to the hospital. Upon arrival, the commotion does not subside as they prepare to give birth to a beautiful baby. After all is said and done, two have now become three in this extraordinary experience.

Vols. 5-15 include "Bibliography of child study," by Louis N. Wilson.