This Did Hurt (Paperback)

Paperback. A refreshingly down-to-earth story about one woman's pregnancy, childbirth and the harsh realities of today's NHS maternity care.Sarah Close's journey begins with excitement, anticipation and all the plans that a first pregnancy brings. But it doesnt take long for those plans to start going awry. Soon she is struggling to navigate missed warning signs, bewildering bureaucracy and unexpected turns including a potential disaster that is only narrowly averted. Her story is often dark, but it is also relatable and packed with warmth, wit and unsentimental honesty.This is a book for every woman whose pregnancy and birth did not go to plan, or who has felt overlooked in a healthcare system under pressure. Its for anyone who wants to know whats really going on behind the doctor's curtain and for the hard-pressed staff trying to hold everything together.Highly readable, candid and frequently laugh-out-loud funny, This Did Hurt takes us behind the headlines to explore what happens when maternity care is pushed too far. This Did Hurt is a raw, unflinchingly honest memoir about one womans experience of navigating a healthcare system that too often fails to take women seriously even at the moments they need it most. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…