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Tsunami Midwives: Learning to Burn the Umbilical Cord

by Robin Lim and Kelly Dunn August 31, 2005

Along with heartbreak and death, the great tsunami of 2004 in Sumatra also brought new challenges to traditions of birthing. Volunteers from Yayasan Bumi Sehat, a nonprofit center, demonstrate how to protect babies from infection by burning the umbilical cord rather than cutting it.

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PROM Question and Answer

by Gloria Lemay August 31, 2005

This experienced midwife gives some sound advice on what to do for premature rupture of membranes.

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A Story of Sorrow

by Jennifer Hall August 31, 2005

When a baby’s birth does not go well, it affects a whole community.

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At Peace with the BreathMaker: An Interview with Jeannine Parvati Baker

by Sarah Bly August 1, 2005

An interview with Jeannine Parvati Baker.

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Herbs for Postpartum Perineum Care: Part Two

by Demetria Clark August 1, 2005

The author discusses uses of herbs for postpartum perineum care, such as gotu kola, comfrey, horsechestnut, marshmallow and St. John’s Wort. Read more…. Herbs for Postpartum Perineum Care: Part Two

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Sunrya’s Birth Tale

by Ahna Virginia Peace August 1, 2005

A successful breech birth.

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Why a Midwife?

by Elizabeth Davis August 1, 2005

Considering the troubled past and challenging present of midwifery, its survival is something of a miracle. What makes midwifery so desirable to women? Simply put, midwifery promotes well-being. It is an art of service, in that the midwife recognizes, responds to and cooperates with natural forces. In this sense, midwifery is ecologically attuned, involving the wise utilization of resources and respect for the balance of nature.

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The Worst Had Happened…and She Survived!

by Nancy Miller August 1, 2005

The worst had happened and a family learns to live positively with HIV.

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Pregnancy after Weight Loss Surgery: Can It Be Healthy?

by Barbara Herrera August 1, 2005

Can it be healthy? Learn the facts.

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Diagnosis of Complications: Is There Safety in Uncertainty

by Sara Wickham August 1, 2005

Is there safety in uncertainty? Another way of looking at the response to potential complications.

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Three Surprise Breeches

by Ina May Gaskin June 2, 2005

This article discusses three different breech births and lessons learned. Read more…. Three Surprise Breeches

Vegan Pregnancy Diet

by Mindy Goorchenko June 1, 2005

Aside from the details of my homebirth of twins, Psalm and Zoya – a vertex son and a footling breech daughter – the questions I get most frequently concern my vegan diet. Many, many women are interested in, even long for, a vegan diet, yet find the idea seemingly impossible to implement. Read more…. Vegan Pregnancy Diet