Aiming to understand the perceptions of women and inform professionals working in maternity services, Garratt, a midwife and researcher, relates the experiences of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the problems they encounter during pregnancy and birth. She discusses the definition of childhood sexual abuse and its general impact, what is already known about its impact on childbearing, and the experiences of women she interviewed in England regarding their abuse. She considers their psychological needs in the areas of security, control, and trust; their birth experiences and coping strategies; and what is needed from maternity carers. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)