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Breech Birth from a Primal Health Research Perspective

by Michel Odent September 1, 2007

“Being breech-born by the vaginal route is associated with the highest possible mean intelligence scores.” This is one conclusion of the Primal Health Research of the author. Read his simple rules for vaginal birth.

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The Power of Georgina

by Sister MorningStar September 1, 2007

We include an excerpt from Sister MorningStar’s upcoming book, The Power of Wimyn, about another inspiring birth.

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Horse Birth

by Casey Makela September 1, 2007

This exciting story, by a midwife and horse breeder, is a lesson in trusting in the process of birth.

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Finding Better Solutions to End Bullying—What a Midwife Can Do

by Marinah Valenzuela Farrell September 1, 2007

This fourth article in our series on bullying explains what midwives can do when they find themselves targeted by a bully. The last article, in our next issue, will cover what organizations can do to end bullying. Read more…. Finding Better Solutions to End Bullying—What a Midwife Can Do

Thoughts on Breech Birth

by Gloria Lemay September 1, 2007

With a reminder to the practice the three Ps (patience, patience, patience), regular contributor Gloria Lemay gives us some tips on successful breech birthing.

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The Issues Associated with Postpartum Major Depression

by Chantel Haynes September 1, 2007

“Postpartum Major Depression (PMD) occurs in as many as 20% of new mothers.” Learn about its causes, its effects on children and how it can be treated.

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Midwifery Model of Care: On Breech Birth

by Carol Gautschi September 1, 2007

Midwife Carol Gautschi shares some of her experiences and suggests ways in which were can bring midwifery, rather than med-wifery, to helping with breech births.

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Global Midwifery and the Humanization of Birth

by Marsden Wagner September 1, 2007

Prior to 200 years ago, all birth care around the world was humanized as it was attended by midwives, kept the woman in the center, and in general, respected nature and culture.
Then came the technological age after World War II. If we can put a man on the moon, surely we can also have perfect birth. So without any scientific data to justify such a move, childbirth was moved to hospitals with doctors and machines and drugs. Midwives were marginalized, with no role for women or family, and birth became medicalized.

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Too Good to Be True

by Amanda Bird September 1, 2007

Former Midwifery Today Managing Editor Amanda Bird tells the story of the birth of her first child.

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Media Reviews – Issue 83

by Kathleen Furin, Cheryl K. Smith, Jill Cohen and Amanda Bird September 1, 2007

Media Reviews – Issue 83 Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 83

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Protecting Women from Exploitation

by Wanda J. Walker September 1, 2007

In developing countries midwives are responsible for much more than birth. This interview addresses one midwife’s response issue of coerced birth control in Mexico.

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Midwives and Uterine Rupture: What We Have to Offer

by Kristin Eggleston September 1, 2007

With a cesarean rate now over 30% in the US, almost half of all labors being induced artificially and a potential increase in the number of true uterine ruptures, we need to seriously evaluate the practices of midwives and how they positively affect uterine rupture. Read more…. Midwives and Uterine Rupture: What We Have to Offer