Hard Pushed

“...captures the universal love, fear, despair and hope that underpins humanity... Leah's dedication to women within a system that's crushing midwives transforms the everyday stories of…”

– Rebecca Schiller, founder of Birthrights and author of Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan

“Leah Hazard describes the challenges and dedication of those working in the NHS. The stories highlight the bravery of our midwives, and the women they care…”

– Christie Watson, author of The Language of Kindness

“Riveting read, heartwarming and heartbreaking stories in one package. The realities of today’s maternity system in U.K. - both heartwarming and heartbreaking.”

– Sheena Byrom

“Hard Pushed captures the universal love, fear, despair and hope that underpins humanity. The writing is gripping and Leah's dedication to women within a system that's…”

– Rebecca Schiller , founder of Birthrights and author of Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan

“Hard Pushed charts a midwife’s most personal moments of triumph and devastating loss in a way that expands our understanding and gratitude to them.Leah Hazard’s ‘microdoses’…”

– Julia Samuel , author of Grief Works

“Midwives like Leah Hazard accompany women through the life (and sometimes death) drama of childbirth. Hard Pushed is a beautifully written, intimate portrait of the extraordinary…”

– Caroline Elton , author of ALSO HUMAN

“It is a story that takes us into the lives of the women and families she cares for, their diverse and often dramatic lives. It is…”

– Professor Lesley Page CBE , Visiting Professor in Midwifery KCL

“Riveting read, heartwarming and heartbreaking stories in one package.”

– Sheena Byrom

“Leah Hazard describes the challenges and dedication of those working in the NHS. The stories in Hard Pushed highlight the bravery of our midwives, and the…”

– Christie Watson