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Media Reviews – Issue 146

Media Reviews – Issue 146 – Supporting Physiological Birth Choices in Midwifery Practice, by Claire Feeley. 2023. (UK: Routledge, $44.95, 178 pages, paperback.), Flourish: A Practical and Emotional Guidebook to Thriving in Midwifery, by Kate Greenstock. 2023. (London: Pinter and Martin,$19.95, 272 pages, paperback.) Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 146

My Journey as a Doula and Discovering Something More

The author writes about her experiences about becoming a doula and the pitfalls that she has encountered in the US birth world supporting women. Read more…. My Journey as a Doula and Discovering Something More

Emerging Strategies: Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding After Birth

Vicki Penwell, of Mercy In Action, has another fantastic article about providing services for birthing women in low-resource areas. The article discusses new strategies to stop and prevent hemorrhage in third or fourth stage, and the need for ongoing training so that midwives are better able to handle emergencies. Read more…. Emerging Strategies: Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding After Birth

From the Editor: Thoughts on Third Stage

I have only had to do an internal bimanual compression one time. She was a redhead (although I do not believe redheads hemorrhage more). My partner, Monika, and I were at the birth, which progressed normally but was followed by a dreadful postpartum hemorrhage that followed the placenta. Read more…. From the Editor: Thoughts on Third Stage

Birth Plan: Does the Path Still Fit the Objective? Do the Means Still Fulfill the Purpose?

In the process of establishing a birth plan in the ’80s in the US and Europe, an effort was made to make women aware of their choices during labor. It took about 50 years—two whole generations—until women started to face the medical interventions while exploring their own possibilities during childbirth. The formally written birth plan was introduced in the 1980s as part of childbirth preparation to help women avoid escalating interventions (Lothian 2006). Read more…. Birth Plan: Does the Path Still Fit the Objective? Do the Means Still Fulfill the Purpose?

Trauma-informed Care for Midwives

Imagine being a survivor of trauma, seeking medical care or social services and being met with indifference, insensitivity, or hostility. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common for many individuals who have experienced trauma. That’s why trauma-informed care is so important. Read more…. Trauma-informed Care for Midwives

Media Reviews – Issue 145

Media Reviews – Issue 145 – Rebel Mama: Breaking Free from Motherhood Norms and Parenting from Within, A Journey into Being Knowing and Nurturing our Children as Spirit, 2nd ed, WOMB TO THRIVE The Missing Keys to Heal Yourself, Your Family and the Planet, Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy, and Birth Days: Inspiring Stories in Healing and Transformation in Childbirth Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 145

From the Editor: Aspects of Midwifery Education

Jan tells us about how she received her midwifery education, how it has changed over the years, and the role of Midwifery Today in educating midwives. Read more…. From the Editor: Aspects of Midwifery Education

Traditional Midwifery, The Traditional Way

Lois founded Sophia’s Way, School of Traditional Midwifery. She advocates a woman-centered teaching method that avoids technology, when possible–using traditional ways. Read more…. Traditional Midwifery, The Traditional Way

Midwifery Education: A Brief History and Thoughts for the Future

This article first summarizes some of the history of how midwifery has been taught and advocates for individualized, personalized instruction and some expected conflicts with the current system and how it is still evolving Read more…. Midwifery Education: A Brief History and Thoughts for the Future

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