Summary: The eighth edition of "Mayes’ Midwifery: A Textbook for Midwives" covers a wide range of topics related to pregnancy, labour, and newborn care. The textbook delves into the physiology and management of labour, complications in different stages, multiple pregnancies, puerperium, and various disorders. The book also includes discussions on drugs used in midwifery, analgesia, operations, and maneuvers during childbirth. It provides detailed information on caring for the newborn, breastfeeding, artificial feeding, and managing babies with low birth weight or congenital abnormalities. Moreover, the text touches on infections, jaundice, cultural considerations, polygamy, and the history of midwifery. The importance of understanding different cultures and societies, as well as the role of midwives in providing domiciliary care, is highlighted. The book also outlines regulations and guidelines for midwives, emphasizing the need for proper drug administration, control of dangerous drugs, and essentials for domiciliary care. It sheds light on the challenges faced by midwives when caring for high-risk pregnant women and the importance of involving healthcare professionals in complicated cases. Overall, the textbook serves as a comprehensive guide for midwives in managing the different aspects of childbirth and postnatal care, focusing on promoting the well-being of both mothers and newborns.