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Posterior Perspective

by Gail Tully June 1, 2015

A woman’s subjective experience of her pregnancy is important to the midwife. With so many negative birth stories and comments bombarding mothers today, the last thing a midwife wants is for the pregnant mother in her care to be stressed by negative talk during a prenatal.

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Global Birth Models

by Kay Sandberg and Shane Carnahan June 1, 2015

Sandberg and Carnahan have put together a helpful document giving readers an overview of different birth models around the globe. Read more…. Global Birth Models

There’s No Place Like Home

by Jan Tritten June 1, 2015

Homebirth is safer for most mothers in many ways. For one, there are fewer interventions. The first intervention is stepping outside the door of your home and heading to the hospital. Read more…. There’s No Place Like Home

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Wise Nutrition for Pregnancy

by Sister MorningStar June 1, 2015

Midwife Sister MorningStar shares a handout-like article full of wise nutrition tips. Read more…. Wise Nutrition for Pregnancy

Posterior Questions and Answers

by Diane Goslin June 1, 2015

With over 7000 births under her belt, I think we can safely say that midwife Diane Goslin is an expert when it comes to birth. In this article, she shares her wisdom with regard to posterior presentations. Read more…. Posterior Questions and Answers

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History of Midwifery in Japan

by Brett Iimura June 1, 2015

It is always interesting to learn of other cultures, and in this article, readers go on a journey to Japan, learning about its history of midwifery practices. Read more…. History of Midwifery in Japan

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Primal Heath Research vs. the NIH

by Michel Odent June 1, 2015

Natural birth advocate and French obstetrician Michel Odent once again shares his wisdom with us in this article.

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The Emotional Impact of the Posterior Position

by Melissa Ellis June 1, 2015

The emotional side of any birth is always important to consider, and Melissa Ellis makes this article especially relevant for this issue’s theme.

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Waterbirth at Mountain Midwifery Center

by Aubre Tompkins March 31, 2015

Midwife Aubre Tompkins shares her experience with waterbirth at her birth center in Colorado.

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Synthenia Rosa — synethiarosa.com

Group B Streptococcal Infection: Beyond the Mysteries

by Michel Odent March 1, 2015

How to explain that group B streptococcal (GBS) infection, today the most significant cause of neonatal bacterial sepsis, suddenly emerged in the 1960s?

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Crossing Borders with Andrea

by Sister MorningStar March 1, 2015

Sister MorningStar midwifes a Nicaraguan couple via the telephone through the birth of their first child 1000 miles away. Read more…. Crossing Borders with Andrea

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The Revolution So Far

by Diana Paul March 1, 2015

Diana Paul gets readers up to date on the Birth Revolution. ‘The Birth Revolution is like the slow food movement–it takes time to cook, it tastes best in community and a small taste leaves you wanting more. Read more…. The Revolution So Far