Australian Midwives
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Firstly, my heartfelt thanks to the midwives in this book for sharing their incredible stories. Each of them mentioned to me the importance they placed on building trust with the women in their care. I am so grateful to them for trusting me with their stories and the time they gave me during their busy schedules and call-outs.
A special thanks to Lane Johnson for her generosity of time and kindness to me during my stay in Nhulunbuy and Darwin. And thanks to two of the world’s nicest and best pilots, Ben Ragg and Matthew Mommers (CareFlight), for their vital contribution. Thanks also to Nhulunbuy-based pilot Andre Falconer who went out of his way to help, and to CareFlight management for its support and assistance.
Thanks to my large network of rural and remote friends and contacts for leading me to thirteen wonderful midwives. Recommendations came in from all over Australia – the hardest part was keeping to just thirteen.
Thanks to associate publisher Jo Mackay, who had faith in my ability to write this book, my first, in a short timeframe. To editors Annabel, Alex and Laurie for their expertise, friendly assistance and guidance, and to all the team at Harlequin.
A huge thanks to my sister, Di Edwards, for reading through each chapter and offering seriously good advice and feedback. I thank author Sue Williams for her advice, kindness and encouragement.
To my husband Peter and daughter Ali; I owe them a great deal. To Matt and Natalia for cheering me on from a distance. And to my mother, Pat, who forgave my absences. And my brother Peter Walker, who is constantly there for me. Through some difficult months they all gave me the support and freedom I needed to write.
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ISBN: 9781760374495
TITLE: Australian Midwives
First Australian Publication 2016
Copyright © 2016 by Paula Heelan
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