One Born Every Minute: Real Stories from the Delivery Room Audiobook
One Born Every Minute: Real Stories from the Delivery Room is an unabridged audiobook about the experiences of midwives Maria Dore and Ros Bradbury. It brings together delivery-room stories, from unusual birth plans and overwhelmed partners to the births themselves, in a narrated edition lasting 5 hours and 51 minutes.
At a glance
- Accounts of working life from midwives Maria Dore and Ros Bradbury, as told to Diane Taylor.
- Stories cover birth plans, partners’ reactions and the babies born in the delivery room.
- The listing describes the book as connected to the Channel 4 documentary series One Born Every Minute.
Pros and cons
Pros
- An unabridged format preserves the complete audiobook edition as listed.
- Midwives’ perspectives give the stories a delivery-room focus rather than a general pregnancy-guide approach.
- A stated listening length makes it easier to judge whether the runtime suits your listening plans.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 51 minutes |
| Author | Maria Dore, see all |
| Narrator | Judy Sweeney, see all |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Audio |
| Publication date | 13 May 2011 |
What to know before buying
- The listing presents this as personal stories and reflections from midwives, not as a practical medical or childbirth guide.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in birth stories and maternity-ward experiences.
- Fans of the One Born Every Minute television series who want related behind-the-scenes perspectives.
- People looking for an audiobook narrated by Judy Sweeney.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking clinical guidance or step-by-step preparation for labour and birth.
- Buyers looking specifically for the television series rather than a narrated book.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
61% 61% - 4 stars
18% 18% - 3 stars
13% 13% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and easy to read, praising its friendly style and midwives’ perspectives. Customers also value its behind-the-scenes connection to the television series and the blend of heartbreaking and uplifting stories. Most ratings are five-star, though a smaller share are lower. These impressions may matter to listeners seeking accessible personal accounts, but they do not make the audiobook a substitute for practical clinical guidance.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the writing as engaging, friendly and easy to follow.
- Feedback appreciates the midwives’ perspectives and the mix of emotional stories.
- Some customers value the behind-the-scenes connection to the television series.
Frequently asked questions
What is this audiobook about?
Midwives Maria Dore and Ros Bradbury recount experiences from their careers, including birth plans, parents’ reactions and delivery-room stories.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Maria Dore as the author and Judy Sweeney as the narrator. It says the stories are told to Diane Taylor.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 5 hours and 51 minutes.
Is this a childbirth advice guide?
The description presents it as midwives’ stories and career experiences. It does not describe a step-by-step medical or childbirth guide.
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