by Judy Slome Cohain ARTICLE 2010.3.9 Read this article excerpt from the Winter issue of Midwifery Today magazine. "Abstract: A recently coined term, unneCesareans, concisely describes the mode of delivery for 25% of low-risk first births in most Western countries. Evaluation of Cesarean Delivery, published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in 2000, showed a lack of evidence of improved medical outcomes with the widespread use of cesareans for low-risk, full-term primiparas. Therefore, the term “unnecessary” is appropriate in the sense of medical outcomes" READ MORE… by Tine Greve ARTICLE 2010.2.24 Read this article excerpt from the Winter issue of Midwifery Today magazine. "Evident risk factors, which come up in many studies, are birth weight, primiparas and long second stage. Factors like episiotomy, use of oxytocin and epidural seem to be risk factors in some studies and in other studies seem to have a protective effect. But I haven’t found any good scientific studies that have looked at the birthing woman’s position during crowning, vocal support, or a natural, physiological birthing process." READ MORE… by Naolí Vinaver ARTICLE 2010.2.8 Read this article from the Winter issue of Midwifery Today magazine. Naolí discusses touch as a basic need of all beings and, in particular, the benefits of loving touch—applied with awareness to the needs of the laboring recipient—during birth. READ MORE… by Jan Tritten EDITORIAL 2010.1.29 Read this editorial from the Winter issue of Midwifery Today magazine. "In June of [2009], the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a landmark resolution acknowledging maternal mortality and morbidity as a human rights issue. The adoption of this resolution prods governments to ‘change the way they view maternal death—that is, as a human rights issue no less serious than executions, arbitrary detentions, or torture.’" READ MORE… by Marion Toepke McLean ARTICLE 2010.1.15 "Jennifer Braun, Colorado midwife and director of International Midwife Assistance and the Teso Safe Motherhood Clinic, was at her desk in the clinic in Soroti, Uganda, one morning, focused on paperwork. Jennifer had once told me, “I don’t do births in Africa,” leaving this to an excellent staff of Ugandan midwives. But on that lucky morning, she got a stuck baby born and saved a life." READ MORE… |  | | | FEATURED PRODUCT 2010.3.16 NEW!  The Perceptions, Reflections and Connections DVD Slide Show features 50 photos of multi-cultural families in a variety of poses and situations. Inspiring and educational, it's the perfect DVD to show to your clients. The photos on the DVD are reprised in the companion booklet, along with inspiring and informative words. Plus, the booklet is small enough to fit into your purse or birth bag, so you can carry it with you where ever you go. VIEW PRODUCT…
MIDWIFERY EDUCATION 2010.3.3  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 TradeWEEKLY FEATURE 2010.3.14 NEW!  I am an aspiring midwifery student in Germany. The midwives and doctors here use tea tree oil on the suture wound. A few days after a woman has had an episiotomy or has torn, she is given a syringe with the needle still attached, filled with tea tree oil. She is then shown how to use a mirror to see her wound and to drop a few drops of this wonderfully cool oil directly on it. If she is not comfortable doing this, the postpartum midwife will apply the oil. Putting the oil in the syringe with a needle allows accurate application. This is standard practice here and from personal experience, I can attest that it really works well.
— Kiersten Figurski, E-News 1:44 Quotable QuoteWEEKLY FEATURE 2010.3.14 NEW! It is our destiny to flower full and female in birth and in love; it is our calling to be powerful and free as women. — Leilah McCracken by Maryl Smith 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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