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Strength of Midwifery Lies in Support System

by Rachel Wilson February 4, 2024

Nine years ago, beneath the ambient glow of an Indian restaurant on a chilly November night, five fledgling midwifery students gathered. Each carried the weight of anticipation, nerves palpable in the air, laughter and staccato sentences marking our shared initiation.

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A Week of Preemi-um Surprises

by Marlene Waechter February 4, 2024

It all started on August 21, 1996. The phone rang as I was heading out the door on my way to work the 7 pm to 7 am shift in the ICU of the local hospital. It was a man from the Old Order Mennonite community about an hour away from me. He said baby #8 was due September 20, 1996. He said she was “feelin’ poorly” and they couldn’t get a hold of the midwife they had used before, so could I come “check her out?”

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The Strength of Midwifery

by Dianne Garland January 15, 2024

I have been a midwife for 41 years this year (2024) and have seen some amazing changes throughout my career. Many of these advances have been life changing. The birth of Louise Brown in 1978 through IVF had a huge impact on many families worldwide.

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More Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 148

by Editorial December 13, 2023

More Wisdom of the Midwives: What are the essential elements of good prenatal care? How does prenatal care create a better birth?

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Editor’s Corner: What Does Ideal Prenatal Care Look Like?

by Shannon Mitchell December 9, 2023

This issue of the magazine reflects the transition of the organization from its mother, Jan Tritten, to Shannon Mitchell, the new editor and owner, as she poses questions about what ideal prenatal care should look like. Read more…. Editor’s Corner: What Does Ideal Prenatal Care Look Like?

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Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 148

by Editorial December 9, 2023

Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 148 | Name one or more midwifery practices you’d like to see the medical community adopt.

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Tricks of the Trade: Issue 148

by Editorial December 9, 2023

Tricks of the Trade: Issue 148 | Dealing With a Cervical Lip – Getting an Asynclitic Baby into Position – Newborn Care – Tips for Hyperemesis – Favorite Remedies

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Media Reviews – Issue 148

by Mayri Sagady Leslie December 9, 2023

Media Reviews – Issue 148 | Within the Pregnant Pause, by Amali Lokugamage Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 148

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Eat Sardines, Be Happy … and Sing

by Michel Odent December 9, 2023

Diet is an essential part of good prenatal care, as is happiness. Dr. Odent shares some ways to feed the brain and tells a story about one way to make pregnant women happy. Read more…. Eat Sardines, Be Happy … and Sing

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In-home Care

by Jill Cohen December 9, 2023

Jill Cohen talks about the advantages of in-home prenatal care for her clients. Read more…. In-home Care

Marion’s Message: Preventing Problems Through Prenatal Care

by Marion Toepke McLean November 21, 2023

Prenatal care can detect and treat many problems. Preeclampsia comes to mind. The classic signs of preeclampsia are high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It affects the placenta by reducing the blood flow and, unchecked, can lead to intrauterine growth retardation and fetal demise. Checking blood pressure and urinary protein are routine parts of prenatal care. Read more…. Marion’s Message: Preventing Problems Through Prenatal Care

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Village Prenatal Bringing Birth Back to Community

by Sister MorningStar October 29, 2023

I had to trot to keep up with Doña Juanita on the footpath leading to our first prenatal home visit of the day—a first time mother who had been born into Doña’s hands some 17 years past. Doña Juanita was in her 60s—my elder at the time—small, fierce, and focused. She brought nothing with her but her hands and a lifetime of wisdom born of experience.