Editors Corner: Celebrating the Challenges of Midwifery
Despite the challenges that midwives face, midwives continue to recognize their role and meet them head-on. Read more…. Editors Corner: Celebrating the Challenges of Midwifery
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Despite the challenges that midwives face, midwives continue to recognize their role and meet them head-on. Read more…. Editors Corner: Celebrating the Challenges of Midwifery
Global recognition of the importance of midwifery is growing. Recently, I was asked to contribute to a presentation that was being prepared for a large foundation seeking evidence that midwifery works. Due to time constraints, I was informed that we could have exactly two slides in the final PowerPoint presentation, which seemed not enough to make even a brief report on our Mercy In Action birth center outcomes in the Philippines. Read more…. The Strength of Midwifery—Evidence on Two Sides
Many in the world today depend on good vibes, energy, or spiritual enlightenment as their higher power. They tap into their higher powers through a variety of practices. My higher power of energy, wisdom, spiritual knowledge, and life carries the name Living God, Creator of the universe and my Savior. I connect with God through prayer. I find my strength in Him. He is my rock, fortress, and strength. Read more…. Wisdom and Knowing Limitations in Midwifery
Media Reviews – Issue 149 | Saynotobullyinginmidwifery by Amanda Burleigh and Freebirth Stories, by Mavis Kirkham and Nadine Edwards Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 149
Not all babies live. Not all wimyn die with their uterus. Not all mothers survive childbirth. These are hard truths to bear. Hard truths for the family, community, and world to hold. But truths set us free and help guide us to deeper understanding and reformation. Read more…. Midwifing the Portal Door
This issue of the magazine reflects the transition of the organization from its mother, Jan Tritten, to Shannon Mitchell, the new editor and owner, as she poses questions about what ideal prenatal care should look like. Read more…. Editor’s Corner: What Does Ideal Prenatal Care Look Like?
Media Reviews – Issue 148 | Within the Pregnant Pause, by Amali Lokugamage Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 148
Diet is an essential part of good prenatal care, as is happiness. Dr. Odent shares some ways to feed the brain and tells a story about one way to make pregnant women happy. Read more…. Eat Sardines, Be Happy … and Sing
Jill Cohen talks about the advantages of in-home prenatal care for her clients. Read more…. In-home Care
Prenatal care can detect and treat many problems. Preeclampsia comes to mind. The classic signs of preeclampsia are high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It affects the placenta by reducing the blood flow and, unchecked, can lead to intrauterine growth retardation and fetal demise. Checking blood pressure and urinary protein are routine parts of prenatal care. Read more…. Marion’s Message: Preventing Problems Through Prenatal Care
I would like to share my thoughts on prenatal care, which I believe can start before the woman is even pregnant as she prepares her body for her pregnancy. Read more…. Thoughts on Prenatal Care
Media Reviews – Issue 147 | Uterus: A New Perspective by Jessica M. Koren. 2016 – The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel Van der Kolk – A Woman of Firsts: The Midwife Who Changed the World by Edna Adan Ismail Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 147