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Dr Hilda’s first duty has always been to her patients, and here she fulfils it completely.
The result is that our healthcare systems fail, and those failures are responsible for more than half of all maternal deaths and injuries we see. That is the staggering truth Dr Hilda confronts in these pages. This book is a profound act of loyalty. It represents a loyal shift from protecting the reputation of institutions to safeguarding the lives of mothers. Dr Hilda’s first duty has always been to her patients, and here she fulfils it completely. She gives you the tools we use inside the system and shows you how to wield them for your own safety. She teaches you the language we understand, the specific questions that trigger the proper protocols, the clear ways to advocate when you are not being heard, and when to seek help elsewhere before it is too late. — Professor Henry Ukah, Consultant in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Nigeria
Patricia K. –
If your doctor dismisses this book, run. It exposes the 30 common killers.
Chloe M. –
Read this in 2 hours. It is a literal survival guide for the modern hospital.
Anita Sharma –
I’m a nurse, and even I learned about the biases we accidentally carry. A humbling read.
Brittany Collins –
Explains exactly why Black women are at higher risk. Finally, someone named the bias.
Laura P. –
A bit alarmist in tone, but the statistics don’t lie. I’m glad I read it.
Meghan T. –
Important but gave me anxiety. Read with a partner or doula for support.
Margaret –
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to hospital mistakes. Every pregnant woman needs this.
James K. –
I had to put it down several times. But forewarned is forearmed.
Lucy W. –
Made me switch hospitals at 38 weeks. The list of red flags was spot on.
Helen Z. –
Used the appendix to quiz my maternity ward. They failed 3 of the safety checks. We moved.
Thandiwe Nkosi –
I was bleeding out and I remembered the “danger signs” list. Screamed for help just in time.
Faith A. –
The chapter on vitals monitoring saved my sister. She had a retained placenta and they missed it.
Simon –
My doctor appreciated the “Communication Protocols” section. We are now a better team.
Carlos Mendez –
I didn’t know about the magnesium mix-up risk. Brought it up to my OB and she thanked me.