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What is the strength of midwifery?
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There are countless ways to classify the 5000 or so species of mammals. Among them is the very special case of humans—gregarious primates whose typically mammalian behaviors are easily deviated or neutralized by the power of cultural conditioning.
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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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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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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: What are the essential elements of good prenatal care? How does prenatal care create a better birth?
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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 | Name one or more midwifery practices you’d like to see the medical community adopt.
Tricks of the Trade: Issue 148 | Dealing With a Cervical Lip – Getting an Asynclitic Baby into Position – Newborn Care – Tips for Hyperemesis – Favorite Remedies
Media Reviews – Issue 148 | Within the Pregnant Pause, by Amali Lokugamage Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 148
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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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Jill Cohen talks about the advantages of in-home prenatal care for her clients. Read more…. In-home Care
