Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver disorder that can lead to adverse outcomes for the baby—including stillbirth. Learn about how to identify it early and ensure that the mother receives treatment to minimize risk.
Primal is a new journal dedicated to eliminating violence and promoting a more humane approach to childbirth and living, particularly during the primal period, which is defined as foetal life, being born and the first year to three years of life. Read more…. PRIMAL – Humanise life and childbirth – Association: Primal Movement
[News Item] Most of you know that Mary died at home on December 15, 2004, at about a quarter to midnight. She was surrounded by loved ones and it did seem to be a peaceful passing. We know people all over the world are mourning Mary’s death, while joyously and graciously celebrating her life. Read more…. Mary Kroeger Remembered
Jen Otey—moonbowartworks.com
In honor of Midwifery Today’s 100th
issue:
We asked you, our readers and Facebook friends,
to share the midwifery-related people, places and things you love.
Stories from Midwifery Today Readers
Read more…. Beautiful Beginnings: Short Birth Stories from Midwifery Today Readers
Photo by Joey Csunyo
Some Traditional Practices from Around the World
Read more…. Some Traditional Practices from Around the World
This is a parody of a consent form that hospitals would require if they were really being honest about their childbirth practices. Read more…. Informed Consent
Three Different Births – A New Chance – In Control of Birth – An Unexpected Cesarean – Min Yi’s Miraculous Maternity
Photo by Eduardo Tdp
En Petén, Guatemala, se encuentra la comunidad Caribe Rubel Tzul compuesta de varias Aldeas. Esta es una comunidad de 25,000 indígenas desplazados cerca de la frontera con México. El hospital más cercano queda a 4 hrs. a pie, su mediomás común de transporte (Iniciativa Comunitaria de Investigacíon, Inc. [ICI]).
Photo by Eduardo Tdp
The community Caribe Rubel Tzul, which is composed of several villages, is located in Petén, Guatemala. This is a community of 25,000 displaced indigenous people close to the Méxican border. The closest hospital is within a four-hour walking distance, the most common means of transportation (Communitarian Initiative of Investigation [ICI]).
Photo by Aleksandr Eremin
Midwifery lost three shining stars at the end of 2005. This tribute discusses their contributions.
Midwifery Today’s 20th Anniversary. Notes from friends of Midwifery Today.
