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First Trimester Bleeding Is Common

by | September 20, 2017

Many women experience bleeding in the first trimester but do not miscarry, yet few studies have evaluated it. Slome Cohain parses the medical evidence, concluding that first trimester bleeding is usually of no consequence. Read more…. First Trimester Bleeding Is Common

When Grandma Is a Midwife

by | September 1, 2017

When you are a homebirth midwife with a lot of kids of your own, how they choose to give birth may not quite fit with how you had envisioned it. Waechter shares her compelling personal story, with a focus on the need to support your children in their own journeys.

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Shoulder Dystocia, Conversations from Facebook

by | September 1, 2017

How do you prevent shoulder dystocia (SD)? Can you prevent it?

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The Future of Midwifery Education Midwives Defining Midwifery

by | September 1, 2017

Puterbaugh makes the argument that midwives should be the ones to determine the future of midwifery education and puts the call out to organize so that we may have our voices heard.

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Midwifery Education for Autonomous Practice: The Time Is Now!

by | September 1, 2017

One of the easiest ways for a student to frame this question is to ask, “What kind of midwife would I want at my birth?” And then, “Is my educational program preparing me to be this kind of midwife?” Read more…. Midwifery Education for Autonomous Practice: The Time Is Now!

Photography by Leilani Rogers

The Breast Crawl

by | September 1, 2017

These photos were taken at a birth I was hired to photograph. I’ve been documenting births in Austin, Texas, for over five years. I always meet with my clients beforehand to discuss any special moments they want me to be sure not to miss.

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The Herbal Education of Midwives

by | September 1, 2017

Wise use of herbs is especially important during pregnancy and lactation. Using herbs instead of drugs to allay problems protects both mom and fetus from harm. Even more importantly, the abundant nutrition available from select herbs… Read more…. The Herbal Education of Midwives

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