There’s No Place Like Home
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
Midwife Sister MorningStar shares a handout-like article full of wise nutrition tips. Read more…. Wise Nutrition for Pregnancy
Posterior Questions and Answers
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
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
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
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
Midwife Aubre Tompkins shares her experience with waterbirth at her birth center in Colorado.
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Group B Streptococcal Infection: Beyond the Mysteries
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
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
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
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Collaboration Is Key
It is late evening and there is a definite chill in the air as I make the five-minute walk to my birth center from the nearby hospital. I wrap my arms around my torso in an effort to keep my body heat contained and I say a little prayer of thanks. I am thankful for many things. I’m thankful that I have a place to take my families when they need hospital-based care. I’m thankful that when we do have to make this trip, the mothers are treated with respect and compassion. I’m thankful that I am blessed to have excellent physician colleagues that I can call at any time to con-sult with. In order for me to provide excellent out-of-hospital care, all of these things are critical. Read more…. Collaboration Is Key
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Healthy Pregnancy: Fish and Oils
A very informative article on nutrition in pregnancy, highlighting the importance of fish oils.
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