Miracle Beginnings is a book that offers hope, comfort and support to all mothers who have given birth to a premature baby.

Written by young mother of three, Sutherland Shire (NSW)-based Raquel Bosustow, this book charts the story of her first two premature births (at 34 weeks and 32 weeks) and her "miracle" third full-term baby.

With a wonderful intimacy and honesty, we enter Raquel's world as she tries to carry her babies to full-term. The fear, the shock, the grief and the ultimate joy is all here.

We also learn about life with a premature baby, from the emotional impact including her post traumatic stress/post natal depression experience to the practical – breastfeeding, clothes and managing other people's reactions. The book also features 17 other stories from women who have given birth prematurely. Every story different but with a common theme of love, hope and sheer joy in a new life.