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… 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… |  | | | FEATURED PRODUCT 2010.3.9 NEW! …you need this book. Paths to Becoming a Midwife, Getting an Education has 328 pages packed with useful information that will help you make wise choices. It includes a directory of over 150 schools, programs and other resources. 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 2010.3.7 NEW!  Eating pumpkin seeds as a remedy for pinworms is very effective. It will kill them and eliminate them from the body. Eat them until the problem resolves, and then continue eating them three weeks after that to ensure there are no hatching visitors. A quarter cup three times a day is a reasonable amount.
— Beth Germano, E-News 2:11 Quotable QuoteWEEKLY FEATURE 2010.3.7 NEW! So many servants of birth insinuate rules and regulations, the 'standards of care,' between the birthing woman and the power of birth. In this fashion, they destroy her faith in herself. — Ellen C. Waff by Jeramie Peacock 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… |
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