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The Season of Birth, Light and Love Is Upon Us!

PRODUCT  2009.11.20

Brought to Earth by Birth makes the perfect holiday gift! Harriette Hartigan, groundbreaking photographer, brings the spirit of the season to life in this elegant book. Enjoy $5 off Brought to Earth by Birth through 12/31. Enter code 3315bb. View sample pages, then order your copy. LEARN MORE…

The H1N1 Primer for Pregnant Women

ARTICLE  2009.12.11

This article on the H1N1 flu and vaccines regarding pregnant women addresses such questions as, “I have heard that the H1N1 Flu carries more risk when I am pregnant. Is this true?” “What about risks to my baby?” “How likely is it that a serious complication will occur if I get H1N1 while I'm pregnant?” and “Are antiviral drugs really safe in pregnancy?” READ MORE…

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SPECIAL  2009.12.9

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Mid-Atlantic Conference on Birth and Primal Health Research

CONFERENCE  2009.12.18  NEW!

What is the future of a world born by caesarean? This is the question we need to ask now that … the c-section has become easier, faster, and safer than ever before. In this conference in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, February 26–28, 2010, we will not only focus on technical advances…. After thousands of years of beliefs and rituals which have disturbed or prevented first mother-newborn interaction, modern science now has the power to reverse our deep-rooted conditioning. READ MORE…

Pregnant in America: A Nation's Miscarriage

REVIEW  2009.12.9

book coverReview by Cheryl K. Smith. This documentary is an engaging and fantastic follow-up to Ricki Lake's The Business of Being Born, and speaks to the growing alarm of parents in the US over the hijacking of birth by obstetricians and the health care system in general. Directed by Steve Buonaugurio and produced by Betsy Chasse. READ MORE…

Pregnancy and the H1N1 Flu Virus

ARTICLE  2009.11.4

As midwives consider the potential impact of the new H1N1 Flu virus on our clients, it serves us well to consider modalities and options for preventative treatment. Although the mainstream is pro-vaccination, there are many varied opinions on the matter to take into account. READ MORE…

Doña Cuca, Wise Elder and Midwife

ARTICLE  2009.10.20

“Estrellita (Little Star),” she said slowly. “I’m old and can’t do what I used to. The young ones don’t want to walk in our path (meaning they don’t want to become midwives). They don’t want a chicken and some eggs for all their time and labor.” READ MORE…

Am I a Traditional Midwife?

ARTICLE  2009.10.9

"Recently a knowledgeable friend and I were discussing traditional midwifery. She challenged my foundational views about this subject, made valid points and even raised the question for me: Am I a traditional midwife? I have often considered myself a modern direct entry midwife. I decided I needed to do more research on what a traditional midwife was and is." READ MORE…

What Do Traditional Midwifery and the Rainforest Have in Common?

EDITORIAL  2009.10.1

We are losing the knowledge and wisdom of traditional midwifery as fast as we are losing the rainforest. Just as we are discovering this incredible knowledge base, it is disappearing. We can do better, and in some places we are. Instead of extending a helping hand, we often come in with our ideas, taking over another culture with our medicalized one. Respect is a keyword here. We have so very much to learn from these midwives, who in many places are dying out. In other places they are being pushed out or replaced with a medical practitioner. READ MORE…

Looking for a good appointment book for the new year?

FEATURED PRODUCT  2009.12.1

The With Woman Appointment and Resource Book is just what you need. This handy spiral bound book lets you record 15 months of appointments and is perfect for midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and lactation consultants. You'll appreciate the reference guides and resources, the place for listing client information and the handy pocket in the back that can hold business cards or a gestational wheel. If you're a student it can help you keep track of your prenatals, births and postpartem visits. Not a midwife? With Woman makes a great gift for someone who is. VIEW PRODUCT…

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SPECIAL  2009.12.1

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Learn about midwifery education!

MIDWIFERY EDUCATION  2009.10.30

Are you an aspiring midwife who's looking for the right school? Are you a practicing midwife who would like learn more? Visit our Education Opportunities page to discover ways to start or continue your education. LEARN MORE…

Trick of the Trade

WEEKLY FEATURE  2009.12.20  NEW!

Rice socks that can be heated to make hot packs are quite heavy if they are large enough to retain heat well. I use old-fashioned oats in mine, filled quite full. Sometimes I add herbs, but usually I don't. It smells clean and sweet when heated, retains the heat well, and weighs considerably less. I also sew small loops of elastic at the ends so the mom can either hold it in place if she wants, or monitor belts can be used. For even more heat retention, I make a flannel sheath that Velcros at one end, and the elastic loops slip through.

— Pam Martin, E-News 1:53

Quotable Quote

WEEKLY FEATURE  2009.12.20  NEW!

Birth is not logical.

— Gloria Lemay

Flu epidemic concerns an opportunity to push for inclusion of birth in preparedness planning

LETTER  2009.5.13

National and state disaster preparedness plans have not given much attention to childbirth in the midst of any disaster, including an epidemic. The Big Push has addressed this issue in a new “PushNews.” You can read it here. With health care reform around the corner, this is a great time to write letters to the editor, or op ed pieces for your local newspaper, and this is a newsworthy angle. If you haven't already, to take a look at the Big Push website here. The Big Push for Midwives is “a nationally coordinated campaign to advocate for regulation and licensure of Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.” [ from Susan Hodges, Citizens for Midwifery ] GO TO SITE…

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