Hard Pushed

Hard Pushed: A Midwife's Story is a moving and intensely candid memoir by Leah Hazard that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a midwife in Glasgow.

The book shares visceral, detailed accounts of childbirth and maternity care, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by both mothers and midwives.

It addresses complex issues such as mental health, cultural differences, and systemic pressures within the NHS, while also celebrating the resilience and strength of women and midwives.

Hazard's narrative is both a love letter to new mothers and a call to action for better support and recognition of midwives.