International Code of Ethics For Midwives
The International Confederation of Midwives invites your comments on its Code of Ethics. Read more…. International Code of Ethics For Midwives
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First Do No Harm
When I began to practice midwifery nearly 20 years ago, the fight against the unnecessary use of technology seemed daunting. Ten years ago when Midwifery Today was first published, I thought we were on the road to healing birth. Today it resembles a bad science fiction movie. Read more…. First Do No Harm
Birth Plan
Here is the plan for the birth of my child. I’ve taken words from the dreams of 200 women. I’m translating them for the hospital staff. Read more…. Birth Plan
Finger-Feeding a Preemie: Follow-up Letter
Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both mother and infant. Some mothers are under the false impression that if a newborn gets hungry enough, he will simply latch on to the breast and nurse effectively. Read more…. Finger-Feeding a Preemie: Follow-up Letter
What Midwives Want from Their Clients
Find out what midwives want from their clients concerning their role in the pregnancy and birth. Read more…. What Midwives Want from Their Clients
International Credentialing of Midwives
When midwives move from one country to another, they should, with equivalent education and credentials, be able to practice their profession wherever they live. Read more…. International Credentialing of Midwives
Gracious Births
Midwives try to convey these simple truths: Birth is not a clinical exercise. It is not a medical procedure. In nearly every instance, it should not be major surgery. Nor should it even routinely include minor surgery. Read more…. Gracious Births
Managing First Stage Problems
Lack of progress, or failure to progress, can be very frustrating for laboring women. In my experience with homebirths, a malpresenting head and/or a stubborn cervix constitute the main reasons for transfer to hospital in the early stages of labor.
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Finger-Feeding a Preemie
Learn a finger-feeding technique for breast milk, used on preemies. Read more…. Finger-Feeding a Preemie
Breastfeeding: Food For Thought
The nature of breastfeeding itself—the interdependence of mother and child to create a successful breastfeeding relationship through the demand for, and supply of, human milk—literally establishes a physical bond. Read more…. Breastfeeding: Food For Thought
Birth Stories: The Instinct of Birth
When a woman is in labor, a little fight goes on in the woman’s brain. One part of here brain, the intellect, will tell her that she should do certain things. Read more…. Birth Stories: The Instinct of Birth
Emotional Impact of Cesareans
Every 30 seconds in the US, a cesarean is performed.(1) This overuse of cesarean surgery puts moms and babies at risk – not just physically, but emotionally. Read more…. Emotional Impact of Cesareans
