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Using Homeopathy to Turn Babies

The science of homeopathy is a perfect complement to the midwife’s art. Symptoms, in any part of the mind or body, are seen as part of a symptom-picture involving the whole person. Read more…. Using Homeopathy to Turn Babies

Love that Protects

As childbirth attendants, we must vigorously protect the birthing woman and her baby against wrong information, overly interventive technology, a convoluted system of law and medical ignorance that fuel interventive technology, and individuals who do not have her best interests at heart. Read more…. Love that Protects

Giving Voice to Wisdom

The orthodoxy of today’s technological birth procedures is built on false foundations masquerading in the name of science, but whose master is often fear of malpractice. Read more…. Giving Voice to Wisdom

The Homebirth Choice

The authors discuss the why’s and how’s of homebirth, including a brief history of midwifery, considerations to weigh in deciding on types of midwives and tips on how to choose a midwife. …Anyone considering the profession of midwifery will also find this useful as a general overview of what a midwife does. Read more…. The Homebirth Choice

Protocols: Standards Meeting Needs

As I define them, protocols are a set of guidelines drawn up by an individual or group which outlines a standard of practice. In my practice as a lay midwife, my protocols are flexible enough to accommodate each situation I meet. Read more…. Protocols: Standards Meeting Needs

Toward Equilibrium

Do midwives have a responsibility to functional family life? Can we help teach mothers both the significance of their new role, and the skills that will be required of them? Read more…. Toward Equilibrium

Pedestals

Being adored is one of the delights of the profession and simultaneously, one of its hazards, for adoration must be dealt with. We are with a woman during the most significant rite of passage in her life; it is natural for her to love us and to invest us with power far beyond what we deserve. Read more…. Pedestals

Most Treasured Memories

As midwives it is important to remember at every point of our practice that we are blessed with the opportunity to help others realize the ‘most treasured memory’ of their lives. Read more…. Most Treasured Memories

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