Penny Armstrong has dedicated her career to helping people live healthy lifestyles. Her extensive experience was gained over a 25-year career as a nurse-midwife, during which she delivered over 1,800 babies. She practiced in homes, hospitals, and birth centers, and also taught. She currently counsels people on healthy living in her home state of Maine.
Presents a collection of short fiction, poetry, and essays by such authors as Raymond Carver, Anton Chekhov, Walt Whitman, Hart Crane, and Robert Coles, exploring the diverse facets of the medical profession.
A moving, fascinating memoir of Penny Armstrong's years as midwife to an Amish community in rural Pennsylvania.
Bringing Together the Best of Natural Childbirth with Modern Medicine
Focusing on the politics of modern childbirth, this work delves into various factors that shape women's birthing experiences today. It examines cultural influences, medical histories, psychological aspects, personal relationships, and the impact of technology and modern medicine. Thoroughly researched and well-written, it serves as an essential resource for expectant parents, midwives, childbirth educators, and obstetricians interested in understanding the complexities surrounding childbirth in contemporary society.